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reading force

The charity supports children and young people and other defined groups. Reading Force is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Kingston Upon Thames and operates in England And Wales, Brunei, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We help improve communication within families experiencing the unique challenges of Forces life whether at home together or separated by tours of duty or postings, by encouraging shared reading and scrapbook/journaling. It is a fun and practical activity for all British Forces families living in the UK and overseas, reservists, veterans, and their close and extended families including grandparents

Fundraising

See where Reading Force is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£231,793
Latest Expenditure
£303,542

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 131.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 131.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£231,793£303,5420 / 2
2023£218,979£283,7360 / 1
2022£256,638£222,6040 / 1
2021£288,455£151,1660 / 1
2020£154,517£128,3670 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers