the national literacy trust
The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. The National Literacy Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
We are an independent charity that transforms lives through literacy. We improve reading, writing, speaking and listening in communities where poverty is on the increase and literacy levels are low. Our research and analysis make us the leading authority on literacy and drive our interventions. Our work is focused on critical moments in literacy development when we can make the greatest impact.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £12,050,441 | £12,565,119 | £11,341,490 | £3,830,668 | £429,611 | 178 / 1260 |
| 2023 | £10,529,351 | £10,938,045 | £9,986,534 | £4,345,346 | £731,896 | 145 / 640 |
| 2022 | £9,067,018 | £7,242,754 | £6,437,997 | £4,754,040 | £736,368 | 112 / 620 |
| 2021 | £7,083,885 | £6,387,390 | £5,604,995 | £2,929,776 | £432,659 | 109 / 462 |
| 2020 | £6,281,523 | £6,085,302 | £5,259,825 | £2,233,281 | £89,938 | 108 / 403 |
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68 SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD
LONDON
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