Schoolreaders
To advance education in the UK by providing and assisting the provision of literacy support in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including the provision of volunteers to UK primary schools to listen to pupils read and encourage their reading skills.
Activities & Mission
To advance education in the UK by providing and assisting the provision of literacy support in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including the provision of volunteers to UK primary schools to listen to pupils read and encourage their reading skills.
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 79% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Educators International (organisation 5043402)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Society of Our Lady at Winton (organisation 3985949)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £940,435 | £1,168,453 | £973,463 | £1,086,141 | £638,766 | 29 / 3610 |
| 2024 | £1,664,046 | £994,929 | £819,067 | £1,314,159 | £687,220 | 23 / 2747 |
| 2023 | £747,414 | £737,777 | £495,948 | £645,042 | £562,679 | 20 / 2270 |
| 2022 | £564,836 | £524,495 | £378,746 | £635,405 | £529,976 | 15 / 1440 |
| 2021 | £544,873 | £364,573 | £254,530 | £595,064 | £385,836 | 10 / 1396 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Schoolreaders
What does Schoolreaders do?
To advance education in the UK by providing and assisting the provision of literacy support in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including the provision of volunteers to UK primary schools to listen to pupils read and encourage their reading skills.
How much income did Schoolreaders report in 2025?
Schoolreaders reported total income of £940k and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Schoolreaders?
Schoolreaders has a program ratio of 103.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Schoolreaders registered as a charity?
Schoolreaders was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2014 as charity number 1159157. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Schoolreaders?
Schoolreaders is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Elizabeth Whitbread. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Schoolreaders operate?
Schoolreaders operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Schoolreaders a registered charity?
Yes — Schoolreaders is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159157.
Details
Bedford Heights
Brickhill Drive
BEDFORD
MK41 7PH
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