National Numeracy

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Activities & Mission

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

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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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,444,209

Latest Expenditure

£1,775,029

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 86.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 15.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,905,483

Charitable Activities £413,121

Other Trading £102,296

Investments £20,474

Other Income £2,835

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,534,181

Raising Funds £240,848

Governance £40,937

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,444,209	£1,775,029	£1,534,181	£1,577,614	£757,945	30 / 115
2024	£2,175,513	£2,286,910	£1,986,279	£908,434	£610,757	37 / 120
2023	£2,435,437	£2,556,243	£2,296,916	£1,019,831	£728,120	35 / 61
2022	£2,159,229	£1,731,680	£1,560,669	£1,140,637	£697,497	23 / 5
2021	£1,401,447	£1,155,177	£997,578	£713,088	£448,770	18 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Numeracy

What does National Numeracy do?

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

How much income did National Numeracy report in 2025?

National Numeracy reported total income of £2.44m and reported expenditure of £1.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Numeracy registered as a charity?

National Numeracy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 2012 as charity number 1145669. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs National Numeracy?

National Numeracy is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Perdita Fraser. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Numeracy operate?

National Numeracy operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Numeracy a registered charity?

Yes — National Numeracy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145669.