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.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £916,830 | £876,218 | £876,218 | £456,062 | £432,256 | 23 / 1 |
| 2023 | £721,310 | £716,524 | £716,524 | £415,450 | £392,711 | 22 / 1 |
| 2022 | £678,045 | £630,569 | £630,569 | £410,664 | £380,989 | 21 / 1 |
| 2021 | £657,615 | £546,319 | £546,319 | £363,188 | £333,127 | 19 / 1 |
| 2020 | £587,956 | £461,378 | £461,378 | £251,892 | £232,801 | 18 / 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 2024?
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading reported total income of £917k and reported expenditure of £876k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading?
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 6 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
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4JJ
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