# THE READER ORGANISATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1126806
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 19, 2008
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1126806


## Contact

- **Address:** THE READER ORGANISATION, THE MANSION HOUSE, CALDERSTONES PARK, LIVERPOOL
- **Postcode:** L18 3JB
- **Phone:** 07807106770
- **Email:** info@thereader.org.uk
- **Website:** www.thereader.org.uk



## Activities

**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

**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.

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL




## 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

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £4586647 | £4883069 | £4935028 | 175 |
| March 31, 2024 | £4354896 | £4982133 | £5231451 | 181 |
| March 31, 2023 | £4241373 | £4912149 | £5858940 | 175 |
| March 31, 2022 | £4064045 | £4197492 | £6529718 | 151 |
| March 31, 2021 | £3646527 | £3466633 | £6663165 | 134 |



## Trustees

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