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World Education Berkshire

Also known as: Reading International Solidarity Centre, Risc

RISC is a Development Education Centre. We work with schools and community groups to raise the profile of global issues and promote action for sustainable development, human rights and social justice.

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Activities & Mission

RISC is a Development Education Centre. We work with schools and community groups to raise the profile of global issues and promote action for sustainable development, human rights and social justice.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£467,862
Latest Expenditure
£482,417

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 56.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 45.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,387
Charitable Activities £96,538
Other Trading £299,407
Investments £30,565
Other Income £71,735

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £279,869
Raising Funds £211,601
Governance £9,875
Grants to Institutions £95,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£467,862
£482,4170 / 20
2024
£442,800
£464,9250 / 30
2023
£430,615
£455,3650 / 15
2022
£504,632
£491,470£279,869£1,283,723£201,1728 / 30
2021
£512,935
£499,988£293,875£1,270,561£185,01211 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Education Berkshire

What does World Education Berkshire do?

RISC is a Development Education Centre. We work with schools and community groups to raise the profile of global issues and promote action for sustainable development, human rights and social justice.

How much income did World Education Berkshire report in 2025?

World Education Berkshire reported total income of £468k and reported expenditure of £482k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is World Education Berkshire?

World Education Berkshire has a program ratio of 55.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was World Education Berkshire registered as a charity?

World Education Berkshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 1986 as charity number 293799. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs World Education Berkshire?

World Education Berkshire 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 World Education Berkshire operate?

World Education Berkshire operates across 6 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is World Education Berkshire a registered charity?

Yes — World Education Berkshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293799.

Details

Address
WORLD EDUCATION BERKSHIRE
35-39 LONDON STREET
READING
RG1 4PS
Registration Date
26 February 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
293799
Charity Number
293799

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Trustees

Hammad Kazi
Karen Peters
Malla Hovi
Obiageli Ngozi Onyekpe
SHAHEEN RASHID
Summreen Sheikh

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Reading International Solidarity Centre
  • Risc

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