OpenCharities

The Reader Organisation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1126806
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 19, 2008
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Undefined. In Practice, Local

Address

Address
THE READER ORGANISATION
THE MANSION HOUSE
CALDERSTONES PARK
LIVERPOOL
L18 3JB

Contact

Activities

We aim to bring about a Reading Revolution making it possible for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy and engage with books on a deep and personal level. We aim to improve well-being and build communities through shared reading. Our work is driven by the heartfelt belief that literacy is not just the ability to read, but the state of being a reader.

Objects: To Promote Any Charitable Purposes For The Benefit Of Citizens And Inhabitants Of The United Kingdom And Other Countries, In Particular The Advancement Of Education, The Furtherance Of Health, The Relief Of Poverty, Distress And Sickness, The Promotion Of Social Inclusion And Furtherance Of Community Especially Through Reading And Literature-Based Activities

Classification

How
Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £4,586,647 £4,883,069 £4,935,028 175
March 31, 2024 £4,354,896 £4,982,133 £5,231,451 181
March 31, 2023 £4,241,373 £4,912,149 £5,858,940 175
March 31, 2022 £4,064,045 £4,197,492 £6,529,718 151
March 31, 2021 £3,646,527 £3,466,633 £6,663,165 134

Trustees

Name Appointed
Anita Marsland (Chair) Sept. 9, 2019
Dr Helen Willows May 17, 2021
Dr Ruth Hussey Nov. 12, 2018
Neil Atkinson May 17, 2021
Pauline Hughes Nov. 21, 2024
Pranav Sood May 20, 2019
Sarah Fletcher Sept. 14, 2020