The Children's Literacy Charity
Also known as: Springboard for Children
The Children's Literacy Charity (formerly Springboard for Children) works within schools and communities, providing an onsite Literacy Lab for children with literacy difficulties. This creates a stable and dedicated environment where our specialist staff and trained volunteers can teach essential literacy skills that will enable them to fulfil their academic potential.
Activities & Mission
The Children's Literacy Charity (formerly Springboard for Children) works within schools and communities, providing an onsite Literacy Lab for children with literacy difficulties. This creates a stable and dedicated environment where our specialist staff and trained volunteers can teach essential literacy skills that will enable them to fulfil their academic potential.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £901,566 | £872,293 | £773,505 | £499,965 | £499,965 | 53 / 1 |
| 2024 | £673,985 | £608,163 | £507,835 | £470,692 | £470,692 | 30 / 1 |
| 2023 | £628,146 | £537,895 | £437,045 | £404,870 | £404,870 | 29 / 2 |
| 2022 | £480,607 | £468,410 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £432,391 | £371,791 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Literacy Charity
What does The Children's Literacy Charity do?
The Children's Literacy Charity (formerly Springboard for Children) works within schools and communities, providing an onsite Literacy Lab for children with literacy difficulties. This creates a stable and dedicated environment where our specialist staff and trained volunteers can teach essential literacy skills that will enable them to fulfil their academic potential.
How much income did The Children's Literacy Charity report in 2025?
The Children's Literacy Charity reported total income of £902k and reported expenditure of £872k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Children's Literacy Charity?
The Children's Literacy Charity has a program ratio of 85.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Children's Literacy Charity registered as a charity?
The Children's Literacy Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2008 as charity number 1124257. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Children's Literacy Charity?
The Children's Literacy Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Children's Literacy Charity operate?
The Children's Literacy Charity operates across 2 areas: Manchester City and London.
Is The Children's Literacy Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Children's Literacy Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124257.
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Also Known As
- Springboard for Children
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated