# READING FORCE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1159890
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 12, 2015
- **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=1159890


## Contact

- **Address:** 10 Homersham Road, Kingston upon Thames
- **Postcode:** KT1 3PN
- **Phone:** 07566 200 299
- **Email:** info@readingforce.org.uk
- **Website:** www.readingforce.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT FOR ALL BRITISH ARMED FORCES FAMILIES AND CHILDREN LIVING IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS:-1) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO READ TOGETHER FOR PLEASURE AND TALK ABOUT A BOOK BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND MATERIALS TO SUPPORT SHARED READING ACTIVITIES; AND2) TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH BY USING READING AS A MEANS OF MITIGATING STRESS AND INCREASING COMMUNICATION AND GOOD FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS FOLLOWING SEPARATION DUE TO TRAINING, DEPLOYMENT, POSTINGS AND MOBILITY.

**Activities:** We help improve communication within families experiencing the unique challenges of Forces life whether at home together or separated by tours of duty or postings, by encouraging shared reading and scrapbook/journaling. It is a fun and practical activity for all British Forces families living in the UK and overseas, reservists, veterans, and their close and extended families including grandparents

**Area of benefit:** UK AND OVERSEAS




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Akrotiri
- Brunei
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Dhekelia
- Falkland Islands
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Italy
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £437592 | £291250 | — | — |
| June 30, 2024 | £231793 | £303542 | — | — |
| June 30, 2023 | £218979 | £283736 | — | — |
| June 30, 2022 | £256638 | £222604 | — | — |
| June 30, 2021 | £288455 | £151166 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **NICHOLAS WILLIAM NEVILLE JONES BA OXON** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 10, 2014
- Alison Hill — appointed Nov. 8, 2023
- Amanda Rowley — appointed March 25, 2025
- Elizabeth Brown — appointed Feb. 3, 2026
- LINDSEY TAYLOR — appointed Nov. 10, 2014
- Louise Sarah Radakin — appointed Feb. 3, 2026
- Paul Collard BEM ACMA — appointed April 1, 2025
- Rev Alison Baverstock — appointed Nov. 6, 2014
- SHAHID AZEEM — appointed Feb. 23, 2023
- Sarah Helen Bradshaw — appointed Feb. 3, 2026
- The Rt Hon the Lord David Blunkett — appointed Sept. 30, 2020