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the reading list foundation

The charity supports children and young people. The Reading List Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Exeter and operates in England.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We generate and provide ?250 Scholarships to students from lower-income households in England about to start university. The Scholarship pays for all or nearly all of their reading list (textbooks) in the first year or study. This gives them some financial as well as emotional breathing space, as well as a welcome addition to their CV.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£39,816
Latest Expenditure
£82,009

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 206.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 206.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£39,816£82,0090 / 0
2023£77,848£80,9410 / 0
2022£102,371£68,2210 / 0
2021£20,347£66,4670 / 0
2020£90,435£39,1790 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
11 EARL RICHARDS ROAD NORTH
EXETER
EX2 6AQ
Registration Date
3 December 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5070822
Charity Number
1164690

Trustees

ALAN TERRY
Emily Macaulay
Julie Anne Sadler-Smith
Tracy Abidemi Bechem Adesuyi
Francesca Catling

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