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.

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Activities & Mission

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 22 areas of operation

Country

Benin Botswana Cameroon Ethiopia Gabon Ghana Haiti India Ivory Coast Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Nigeria Rwanda South Africa Sudan Tanzania The Gambia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

Financial Information

Latest Income

£100,000

Latest Expenditure

£37,377

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 37.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 37.4%

Expenditure as % of income

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	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?

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.