Worldreader
Worldreader champions digital reading in underserved communities to create a world where everyone can be a reader. With low-cost technology, culturally-relevant digital books, and a network of corporate and nonprofit partners, we're helping millions of people read more and read better.
Activities & Mission
Worldreader champions digital reading in underserved communities to create a world where everyone can be a reader. With low-cost technology, culturally-relevant digital books, and a network of corporate and nonprofit partners, we're helping millions of people read more and read better.
Grants
Worldreader is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £37,377
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £100,000 | £37,377 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £9,391 | £66,391 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £67,635 | £31,843 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £116,951 | £163,777 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £36,374 | £223,700 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Worldreader
What does Worldreader do?
Worldreader champions digital reading in underserved communities to create a world where everyone can be a reader. With low-cost technology, culturally-relevant digital books, and a network of corporate and nonprofit partners, we're helping millions of people read more and read better.
How much income did Worldreader report in 2025?
Worldreader reported total income of £100k and reported expenditure of £37k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Worldreader registered as a charity?
Worldreader was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2014 as charity number 1158030. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Worldreader?
Worldreader is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is HERMIONE LUCY IRELAND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Worldreader operate?
Worldreader operates across 22 areas, including Benin, Botswana, Cameroon and 19 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Worldreader a registered charity?
Yes — Worldreader is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158030.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 4 other charities
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated