Read For Good
Also known as: Readathon
Read for Good's aim is the advancement of education of children and young people in the UK, by the promotion of reading for pleasure and associated literacy skills; and the advancement of citizenship, and the provision of relief to disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
Activities & Mission
Read for Good's aim is the advancement of education of children and young people in the UK, by the promotion of reading for pleasure and associated literacy skills; and the advancement of citizenship, and the provision of relief to disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,479,090 | £1,175,892 | £1,083,685 | £1,230,710 | £1,193,781 | 13 / 11 |
| 2024 | £1,071,218 | £1,108,809 | £1,044,100 | £927,512 | £880,729 | 11 / 11 |
| 2023 | £1,103,518 | £1,110,055 | £1,059,542 | £965,103 | £850,000 | 11 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,100,759 | £903,655 | £826,375 | £971,654 | £777,981 | 11 / 8 |
| 2021 | £754,165 | £639,368 | £601,914 | £774,557 | £774,557 | 10 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Read For Good
What does Read For Good do?
Read for Good's aim is the advancement of education of children and young people in the UK, by the promotion of reading for pleasure and associated literacy skills; and the advancement of citizenship, and the provision of relief to disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
How much income did Read For Good report in 2025?
Read For Good reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Read For Good?
Read For Good has a program ratio of 73.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Read For Good registered as a charity?
Read For Good was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2009 as charity number 1130309. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Read For Good?
Read For Good is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Siobhain Whitty. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Read For Good operate?
Read For Good operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Read For Good a registered charity?
Yes — Read For Good is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130309.
Details
Nailsworth Mills Estate
Avening Road
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0BS
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Also Known As
- Readathon
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated