Read Foundation
READ FOUNDATION CHANGED ITS LEGAL STRUCTURE FROM A TRUST TO A CHARITABLE COMPANY, NO:1160256. HISTORICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE PREVIOUS CHARITY NUMBER: 1114808.READ Foundation builds purpose built schools to provide quality education for poor and rural communities. It sponsors orphans & needy children to gain the skills needed to help themselves out of poverty.
Activities & Mission
READ FOUNDATION CHANGED ITS LEGAL STRUCTURE FROM A TRUST TO A CHARITABLE COMPANY, NO:1160256. HISTORICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE PREVIOUS CHARITY NUMBER: 1114808.READ Foundation builds purpose built schools to provide quality education for poor and rural communities. It sponsors orphans & needy children to gain the skills needed to help themselves out of poverty.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £12,082,828 | £10,105,776 | £8,133,818 | £9,048,274 | £750,000 | 59 / 20 |
| 2024 | £12,052,823 | £9,348,440 | £7,532,704 | £7,071,222 | £300,000 | 58 / 25 |
| 2023 | £8,480,813 | £8,000,979 | £6,587,483 | £4,366,839 | £300,000 | 39 / 20 |
| 2022 | £7,308,283 | £5,400,365 | £4,365,905 | £3,887,005 | £304,266 | 21 / 25 |
| 2021 | £5,369,265 | £4,928,902 | £4,344,826 | £1,979,087 | £200,000 | 29 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about Read Foundation
What does Read Foundation do?
READ FOUNDATION CHANGED ITS LEGAL STRUCTURE FROM A TRUST TO A CHARITABLE COMPANY, NO:1160256. HISTORICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE PREVIOUS CHARITY NUMBER: 1114808.READ Foundation builds purpose built schools to provide quality education for poor and rural communities. It sponsors orphans & needy children to gain the skills needed to help themselves out of poverty.
How much income did Read Foundation report in 2025?
Read Foundation reported total income of £12.08m and reported expenditure of £10.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Read Foundation?
Read Foundation has a program ratio of 67.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Read Foundation registered as a charity?
Read Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 2015 as charity number 1160256. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Read Foundation?
Read Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is HAROON RASHID. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Read Foundation operate?
Read Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Bangladesh, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Read Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Read Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160256.
Details
Victoria Court
376 Wilmslow Road
MANCHESTER
M14 6AX
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