# READING FORCE

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1159890


## Contact

- **Address:** 10 Homersham Road, Kingston upon Thames
- **Postcode:** KT1 3PN
- **Phone:** 07566 200299
- **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




## Classification

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



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** UK AND OVERSEAS
- Akrotiri
- Brunei
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Dhekelia
- Falkland Islands
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Italy
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

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




