The Literacy Pirates Limited
Also known as: The Hackney Pirates, The Hackney Pirates Limited
The Literacy Pirates develops literacy, confidence and perseverance among young people who are falling behind at school and who have fewer opportunities. We do that through providing extra adult attention, the chance to work on real-world publishing projects and extra reading support. Activities take place in our unconventional out-of-school learning environments, in Hackney and online.
Activities & Mission
The Literacy Pirates develops literacy, confidence and perseverance among young people who are falling behind at school and who have fewer opportunities. We do that through providing extra adult attention, the chance to work on real-world publishing projects and extra reading support. Activities take place in our unconventional out-of-school learning environments, in Hackney and online.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,066,737 | £1,088,244 | £806,891 | £733,254 | £565,769 | 29 / 483 |
| 2024 | £1,052,819 | £1,148,728 | £971,920 | £754,761 | £544,205 | 26 / 380 |
| 2023 | £1,047,897 | £1,104,252 | £895,277 | £850,670 | £654,239 | 26 / 350 |
| 2022 | £1,067,991 | £881,413 | £734,354 | £907,025 | £689,660 | 20 / 450 |
| 2021 | £886,161 | £703,344 | £601,151 | £720,447 | £504,334 | 20 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Literacy Pirates Limited
What does The Literacy Pirates Limited do?
The Literacy Pirates develops literacy, confidence and perseverance among young people who are falling behind at school and who have fewer opportunities. We do that through providing extra adult attention, the chance to work on real-world publishing projects and extra reading support. Activities take place in our unconventional out-of-school learning environments, in Hackney and online.
How much income did The Literacy Pirates Limited report in 2025?
The Literacy Pirates Limited reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Literacy Pirates Limited?
The Literacy Pirates Limited has a program ratio of 75.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Literacy Pirates Limited registered as a charity?
The Literacy Pirates Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2011 as charity number 1145115. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Literacy Pirates Limited?
The Literacy Pirates Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oluwafunmbi Akinloye Ogundiwin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Literacy Pirates Limited operate?
The Literacy Pirates Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Literacy Pirates Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Literacy Pirates Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145115.
Details
138 Kingsland High Street
Dalston
London
E8 2NS
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Hackney Pirates
- The Hackney Pirates Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated