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Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading

To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and face-to-face support.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and face-to-face support.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£862,486
Latest Expenditure
£868,159

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,132
Charitable Activities £848,044
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,810
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £868,159
Raising Funds £0
Governance £32,731
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£862,486
£868,159£868,159£451,889£426,81623 / 0
2024
£916,830
£876,218£876,218£456,062£432,25623 / 1
2023
£721,310
£716,524£716,524£415,450£392,71122 / 1
2022
£678,045
£630,569£630,569£410,664£380,98921 / 1
2021
£657,615
£546,319£546,319£363,188£333,12719 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading

What does Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading do?

To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and face-to-face support.

How much income did Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading report in 2025?

Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading reported total income of £862k and reported expenditure of £868k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading registered as a charity?

Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 2010 as charity number 1136446. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading?

Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tony Lake. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading operate?

Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading operates across 5 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Reading, West Berkshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading a registered charity?

Yes — Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136446.

Details

Address
220 Kings Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4JJ
Registration Date
18 June 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5009393
Charity Number
1136446

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Trustees

Tony Lake Chair
ALASDAIR PEARSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Alika Gupta
Also governs 1 other charity
Caroline Billing
Peter David Harvey

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