Let's Talk Reading
The charity enables and offers a number of services to improve literacy in the disadvantaged areas of Ipswich, directly and by funding partner organisations, including encouraging attendance at ante-natal and post-natal classes, encouraging parents and early years settings to read with infants, giving away free book-bags to infants and families, and working with adults who struggle to read.
Activities & Mission
The charity enables and offers a number of services to improve literacy in the disadvantaged areas of Ipswich, directly and by funding partner organisations, including encouraging attendance at ante-natal and post-natal classes, encouraging parents and early years settings to read with infants, giving away free book-bags to infants and families, and working with adults who struggle to read.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Suffolk Dyslexia Association (organisation 283927)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £148,300 | £99,818 | 0 / 59 | |||
| 2024 | £21,495 | £36,041 | 0 / 57 | |||
| 2023 | £28,109 | £36,149 | 0 / 38 | |||
| 2022 | £26,623 | £21,309 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £30,388 | £26,711 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Let's Talk Reading
What does Let's Talk Reading do?
The charity enables and offers a number of services to improve literacy in the disadvantaged areas of Ipswich, directly and by funding partner organisations, including encouraging attendance at ante-natal and post-natal classes, encouraging parents and early years settings to read with infants, giving away free book-bags to infants and families, and working with adults who struggle to read.
How much income did Let's Talk Reading report in 2025?
Let's Talk Reading reported total income of £148k and reported expenditure of £100k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Let's Talk Reading registered as a charity?
Let's Talk Reading was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2018 as charity number 1180559. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Let's Talk Reading?
Let's Talk Reading is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT JOHN HELLEUR MBE, MSC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Let's Talk Reading operate?
Let's Talk Reading operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Let's Talk Reading a registered charity?
Yes — Let's Talk Reading is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180559.
Details
Gatacre Road
Ipswich
IP1 2LQ
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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