Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 Period end date 31 03 2024 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Reading Ladders Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (rf any) 1172730 Charity's prlncipal address 10 Talman Grove, Stanmore, Middlesex Postcode HA7 4UQ Names of the charfty trustees who manage the charlty Dates acted if not for whol• Offl¢è (If arry) ear Name of person lor body> entitled oint trustee ifan Trustso nam? Martin Miller Elaine Lancod Laura Bloomberg Treasurer 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity. rf any. (for example, any custodian trustses) Name Dates acted rf not for vthole March 2012 TAR
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniationl Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description ofthe charity's trusts Constitution adopted 241h April 2017 Type of goveming document (e.g trust dee nstitution How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods le.g appoinieu Dy eieciea L)y, Appointed by Voluntary Operations Manager with approval by other trustees Addltlonal governance Issues (Optional infonnation) You may choose to include additional infonnation, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees" the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity relationship WFth any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities To advance the education of young people with dyslexia and other literacy drfficulties in Northwest London and the surrounding areas. Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
In planning our projects for the year, we kept in mind the charity commissions guidan on public benefit at our trustee meetings. Furthennore, reference was made to our agreed objectives to aid decision making. During the year. we had 5 Specialist dyslexia tutors in schools.. The main projects were as follows: Providing pupils from the following schools, wrth specialist dyslexia tuition with fvnding from The Rosetrees Trust and Harrow PATOSS. Schools paid 250A of the cost of the tuition. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) St. Bemadette's Primary school: provided 6 groups of pupils with 45 minute weekly lessons. Cannon Lane Primary School: provided 2 groups of pupils with 45 minute weekly lessons. Heathlands Primary School.. 2 groups of pupils Stanbum Primary School.. 2 groups of pupils hitefriars Primary School Addltlonal details of objectlves and activltles (Optional Infomiation) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about" policy on grant making; policy programme related investment. contribution made by volunteers. TAR Mar(* 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Over the past year, Reading Ladders has continued to make meaningful impact by delivering specialist literacy tuition to pupils with reading difficulties across five primary schools in Harrow. Our reputation for providing high-qualrty, targeted support has grown significantly, with increasing demand from schools seeking our expertise to enhance their pupils, reading outcomes. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Our team of specialist tutors has delivered engaging, interactive sessions designed to foster a love of reading. Through carefully structured games and activities, pupils have not only developed essential reading strategies but have also grown in confidence and motivation. As a result, they are becoming more independent and successful readers. Feedback from the schools has been overwhelmingly positive. Teachers have observed marked improvements in pupils, reading fluency, comprehension. and overall engagement with literacy. In addition to academic progress. pupils have demonstrated enhand self-esteem, greater confidence in the Glassroom, and improved mental wellbeing. These outcomes that align closely wrth our holistic approach to learning. To strengthen our operational capacty. we have also appointed an administrative support offir. This strategic addrtion has enabled us to streamline our intemal processes. improve communication with schools, and ensure the efficient coordination of our tuition services. TAR Marth 2012
Section E Financial review It is the policy of the charity to maintain free reserves at a level which balances our objectives to develop and support services with our needs to remain financially stable. Reading Ladders intends to build sufficient reseryes for between 5 - 6 months of operation. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially In deficit Further financial review details (Optional infomiallon) As a fairly new chaiity, we a always aiming to expand our reserves as part of our growth strategy through fundraising activities. We will be looking at offering dyslexia training for school staff, to raise awareness of how to support pupils with reading difficulties. This will also help to increase our funding to continue the projects in schools. You may choose to include additional infomiation, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (induding any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectNes of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report al)ove. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair. etc) Gr Date TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 1172730 Receipts and pa ments accounts CC16a For the period To 01104r2024 31103r2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted fund8 toth• nMrn8t £ lo the neare•t£ to Ihe nTr•I£ to the ng•r••t £ Restrictsd funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to thg ngareBt £ A1 Recei Granis Donabons 433 5,180 DBS ub total (Gross income for AR) 19.293 11 nves 80e table . Sub total 18,860 1•3•5 A3Pa ments staff wages In8ur8n¢e exp D88 15.466 131 130 130 Sub total 131 15.696 15.727 5,471 A4 Asset and Inveslment Sub total 131 15.596 15.727 5N71 Net ofreceIpt(PaYmentsj A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last vear end Cash funds this year end 3,566 6.374 13.591 17.157 12.093 13,591 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 24112r2025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period B1 Cash funds cash at bank 12,093 17,167 093 17.157 84 Assots retslnad for tho charlty's own use B5 Llabllltles Slgned by one or ts¥o trustee8 on behalf of all the trustees CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 24112r2025