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The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education

Also known as: Clpe

Work with all those who are involved in literacy teaching in schools, the publishing industry and the wider system in the UK. Provide training, resources and support to develop and research the teaching of literacy and knowledge about children's literature. Increase awareness effective and creative literacy teaching to influence policy and practice to raise the achievement of children.

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Activities & Mission

Work with all those who are involved in literacy teaching in schools, the publishing industry and the wider system in the UK. Provide training, resources and support to develop and research the teaching of literacy and knowledge about children's literature. Increase awareness effective and creative literacy teaching to influence policy and practice to raise the achievement of children.

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

Latest Income
£1,022,984
Latest Expenditure
£1,007,723

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £113,702
Charitable Activities £770,641
Other Trading £134,587
Investments £4,054
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,007,723
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,742
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
£1,022,984
£1,007,723£1,007,723£40,920£30,45519 / 0
2024
£1,167,283
£1,264,131£1,264,131£25,659£14,88516 / 0
2023
£1,336,908
£1,529,146£1,529,146£122,507£92,10120 / 0
2022
£1,366,908
£1,495,617£1,495,617£315,198£231,10621 / 0
2021
£1,395,220
£1,352,817£1,352,817£443,907£368,12420 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education

What does The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education do?

Work with all those who are involved in literacy teaching in schools, the publishing industry and the wider system in the UK. Provide training, resources and support to develop and research the teaching of literacy and knowledge about children's literature. Increase awareness effective and creative literacy teaching to influence policy and practice to raise the achievement of children.

How much income did The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education report in 2025?

The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £1.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education registered as a charity?

The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 2002 as charity number 1092698. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education?

The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Rose. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education operate?

The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education a registered charity?

Yes — The Centre For Literacy In Primary Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092698.

Details

Address
CENTRE FOR LITERACY IN PRIMARY
EDUCATION
WEBBER STREET
LONDON
SE1 8QW
Registration Date
28 June 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3990416
Charity Number
1092698

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Trustees

Catherine Rose Chair
Benjamin Fletcher
Helen Antonia Byatt
Also governs 1 other charity
Michelle Money

Also Known As

  • Clpe

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30 July 2026
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