the national literacy trust
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
Latest Income
£12,050,441
Latest Expenditure
£12,565,119
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 94.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £3,571,953
Charitable Activities £7,927,719
Other Trading £510,425
Investments £40,344
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £11,341,490
Raising Funds £1,220,834
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,795
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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST
1ST FLOOR
68 SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD
LONDON
SW8 1RL
1ST FLOOR
68 SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD
LONDON
SW8 1RL
Website
www.literacytrust.org.ukRegistration Date
3 October 2006
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
4025156
Charity Number
1116260
Trustees
Ben Fletcher
Joanna Prior
Professor Michelle Money
Matthew Anthony Wilson Bradbury
Kersten Elizabeth England
Rachel Laura Hopcroft
Hilary Ineomo-Marcus
Gabrielle Helen Louise Huddart
Louise Doughty
Bradley Martin Keast
Catherine Ann Rose
Jasmine Richards