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Literacy In A Box Trust

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL HELP PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY TO SCHOOLS IN ZAMBIA AND SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL HELP PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY TO SCHOOLS IN ZAMBIA AND SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,133
Latest Expenditure
£10,443

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,133
£10,4430 / 9
2024
£17,720
£17,9500 / 5
2022
£14,523
£15,7920 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Literacy In A Box Trust

What does Literacy In A Box Trust do?

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL HELP PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY TO SCHOOLS IN ZAMBIA AND SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

How much income did Literacy In A Box Trust report in 2025?

Literacy In A Box Trust reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Literacy In A Box Trust registered as a charity?

Literacy In A Box Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2007 as charity number 1118177. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Literacy In A Box Trust?

Literacy In A Box Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN HAMILTON PARKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Literacy In A Box Trust operate?

Literacy In A Box Trust operates across 3 areas: Philippines, The Gambia and Zambia.

Is Literacy In A Box Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Literacy In A Box Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118177.

Details

Address
7 Cheshire Drive
Plymouth
PL6 6SQ
Registration Date
1 March 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4029089
Charity Number
1118177

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Trustees

IAN HAMILTON PARKER Chair
Adrian Charles Smith
Martin Brocklebank
Maureen Dickerson

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30 July 2026
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