Readibus
Provision of transport for elderly and disabled people within the Reading and surrounding area.
Activities & Mission
Provision of transport for elderly and disabled people within the Reading and surrounding area.
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
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% 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 | £1,107,128 | £1,092,347 | £1,092,347 | £1,027,195 | £84,212 | 41 / 8 |
| 2024 | £1,017,251 | £1,041,190 | £1,041,190 | £1,012,414 | £65,901 | 41 / 8 |
| 2023 | £1,018,555 | £964,164 | £964,164 | £1,036,353 | £193,489 | 43 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,070,499 | £920,457 | £920,457 | £981,962 | £226,985 | 45 / 10 |
| 2021 | £1,234,565 | £982,303 | £982,303 | £831,920 | £142,530 | 50 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Readibus
What does Readibus do?
Provision of transport for elderly and disabled people within the Reading and surrounding area.
How much income did Readibus report in 2025?
Readibus reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Readibus?
Readibus has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Readibus registered as a charity?
Readibus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1986 as charity number 293377. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Readibus?
Readibus is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr SOPHIA BOWLBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Readibus operate?
Readibus operates across 4 areas: Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham.
Is Readibus a registered charity?
Yes — Readibus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293377.
Details
CRADOCK ROAD
READING
RG2 0JT
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