Charity Registratlon No. 1184968
ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trugt•O8
Mrs H3nn2h McNicholl (Chairl
Mrs Pauline Harper (Deputy Chaifl
Mr Stephen Smith (Treasurer)
Mr Michael Edwards
Mrs Jenny Cooney
Mr Adrian Meldrum
Mrs Claire Herriott
Ms Leorah Stewart
Mr Paul Dieppe (passed away 3rd June 20241
Operational Management Committee
Mrs Hannah McNicholl
Mr Stephen Smith
Mrs Marcia Rowlinson
Patron$
James Carter
Julie Cohen
Dan Freedman
A.F. Harrold
Ambassador
Katie Fforde
Registered Charlty Number
1184968
Accountants
C F Limited
20 WLy)ds Road
Caversham
Reading
RG4 6NA
Banker5
Lloyds Bank PLC

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs ￿pOrt
Statement of financial ac
vities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statemenls
7-13

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their report and financial stslefflents for the period from April 1¥ 2024 10 31# March 2025.
The financial statèments have been prppared in accordance the accounting ￿lIcIeS sel out in note 110 the
financial statements and comply wllh the Ghanty's governing document, Ihe Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement ol Recommended Pra¢li¢e applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. las
amended for accounting peri¢xls commencing from 1 January 20191.
Objectlves and activltles
The objects of the Charity are lo advance the educab.on and sèlf-confidence of children in Berkshire. particularfy
by helping them overcome ￿a¢jIng diffipulties and thereby promotr'ng their general well-being.
The Trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activitie5 the
Charity should undertake.
Achievements and perforniance
As we celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2024. this year has been one of grovAh. resilience, and deep impact for
ABC lo read. Reflecting on our joumey, we are reminded of the vital role that literacy plays in shaping a child's
future. Wth the support of our dedicated volunteers, generou5 funders. and committed schools. we have helped
hundreds of children gain the ¢onfiden¢e and skills they need to thrive.
ABC to read's core objective is to ensure that every chjld struggling with literacy rèceives individualised, one-lo-
one reading support. Our achievements this yeaT included".
Expanding into new sch¢)ols lo reach more children in need.
Delivenng specialist training 10 volunteers, induding".
60 volunleefs trained lo support neurodiver9enl children.
35 voluntéèrs trainad In bbroavement support, re￿nIs1n9 that many children we work with havè lost
a parent or sibling al a ywng age.
Running buddy workshops. equipping older pupils with the skills lo support younger Teadefs. helping lo
develop both literacy and leadership skills in schools.
Oelivering parent workshops, empowering families with piactical strategies to 5UPFVrt their children's
reading at home.
Raising awareness of the literacy crisis and adv¢xats"ng lor better support for Struggling readers.
Slrenglhening govemance anl partnerships lo Improve our impact and sustainability-
ABC to rè8d measu￿$ the outcome of pur reading for &11 years old by asknng schools and volunteèrs to comment
on the changes observed in the children we support. The results ale that 97Vo of children improved in their attitude
lo reading and 96 /¢ Ot child￿n.$ self-confidence and self*sleem increased. Schools have reported that our buddy
workshops have helped strengthen peer-lo-peer reading support. Improving reading outcomes across different
age groups. Parents attending ourworkshops have gained greater confidence in supporting their children's literacy
at home, creating a Stronger foundation for long-tefm ￿ading success.
This year. we have also focused on expBn¢Jing ourreach and enhancing ourgovernance and recognition, including..
Welcoming a new Advisory Panel. bringing together experienced education leaders to help us address
the challenges faced by local $chools.
A¢hieving mulb.ple awards. demonslraling the quality and impact of our work..
Reading Advice Nefv￿rk IRANI Quality Standard- recognisin9 our exceptional literacy support.
Highly Commended in the Zurich Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion Awards- celebrating our
effort5 In inclusive Iitffa￿ support.
Safe and Sound govemance kitemath renewal- reaffifming our commitment lo saleguardin9
and accountability.
Bronze CSR Accreditation- highlighting our commitment to social responsibility.
Commitment to elhical fundraising
as a proud member of the Fundraising Regulator, we uphold the
highest standards of transparency. Integrity. 2nd besl practice in our fvndraising efforts.

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
This ygar also brou9hl moments of deep sadness wth the passin9 of Paul Dieppe, our much-loved friend and a
Injstee sinee 2004. and Chair for over seven yearg Paul played a pivotal role in shaping ABC lo re8d and
championing Clur mission His passion. dedicats"on. and vision have left a lasting impact on our charity 8nd thè many
children whose live5 he helped change. In his honour, we were proud to present the first Paul Dieppe Award to one
of our dedicated RBM volunteers. recognising ouislanding commitment lo our cause. Paul's legacy will continue
to inspire us in all that we do.
As we look lo the futu￿, we iemain ambits.ous in our mi55ion to help every Child become a confident reader. Our
priorities for the coming year Include..
Rècruiting and training more vDlunleers lo meet growing demand.
Expanding our buddy and parent workshops lo reach more families and SGhools.
Slrenglhening partnership5 wilh local businesses, funders, and educational organisations.
Maintaining our high standards ot govemance and ethical fundrais¥ng as a member of the Fundraising
Regulator.
Thank you lo our volunteers. fijnders. staff. Irv5tees. and supporters who contsnue lo make our work possible.
Togethèr. we are changing lives. one Foge at a time.
The Trustee5 would like lo thank the followng organisations for grants made lo ABC to read.. Reading Universily.
John Sykes Foundation. Slough CVS, Groun(fv￿rk UK, Bracknell Town Council, Wnner5h Parish Council, Warfield
Parish Council. Edmund Godson Charity. Greenham Tnjst. Binfield Parish Council. Hungerford Town Council. The
Grocers, Charity. Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council. Speen Parish Council. Magdalen Hospital Tmsl, Charvil
Parish Council, The Rectory Foundats'on. One Slough CommunÈty Fund. Betkshire Community Foundation. The
SacklerTrusl. Sovereign Network Group. Thalcham Town counc￿1. The J J Charitable Trust. Beedon Parish GounGII,
Woodley Town Council, The Earty Charity. The Swre Charitable Trust. Finchampstead Parish Council. Wokingham
Lion5, Tesco Stronger Start5, The Four BaThows Foundation, Abrilsilva Homes. The Shanly Foundation, Berkshire
Cornmunity Foundation through Parglter Trusl. The Syder Foundation. Pangboume College Community. The
Wakeham Trust. Colefax Charitable Trust, Project Spark Trust. Berkshire Masonic Charity. The John Horseman
Trust. The Promotion of English Tru51. The Sobell Foundation. Future Scope Charitable Trust. Zurich's Innovation
in Diversity Awards. Newbury FotJndatK>n Committee. Monica Rabagilati, The Silver La£ty Fund, St Nicholas Hurst
Parish Council and The Bal&qua Charttable Trust.
Thè Tru5te95 would likg lo thank Phylb"$ Court in Henley-on-Tham?s for making ABC to read their Charity of the
Year and for their generous donation_ The Trustees would also like to thank the followng for their dDnakn'ons".
Penninglons Manches Coottr, The Friendship Society. Elon Action Charities, Kingdom Rooms, Compton Parish
Council, Invesco, Wse Music Foundation, Masonic Charitable Foundab'on, Thatcham Parochial Charities, Sl
Laurence Church Charities and Rotary Club of Reading Abbey.

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review
The detailed financial position of the C
finances of the Charity lo be salisf8Cto
arity is as shown in the Finanual Statements The Tnjstees consider the
The Charity operate5 ¢wo matrn bank a¢counts. The Chanty cutrent account IS Wth Lloyds and is the main account
for the receipt of funds and donations made and can contain funds of both an unrestricted and restricted nature.
This account is used for the day-Io-das1 running of the charity The Charity retains the majority of its reserves in
COIF Charities Fund wtth CCLA that g
nerates a Small amount of interest ea¢h month.
It is the policy of the Charity that unre
riGted funds whiGh have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a level equivalent to tw
Ive-month's expenditUTe in order lo honour our signed agreements with
schools and volunteers lo ensure we cbn provide a lull year of support to children when they start the programme
8nd to ensure that in the event of a significant drop in funding. they wll be able to continue the Charity's current
activities for a minimum of 12 months
hile considerats'on is given to ways in which additsonal fvnds may be raised.
The Trustees have assessed the maioi risks to which the Charity is exposed and are satssfied that systems are
In place lo rnits.gale exp05ure lo the m
or risks.
Structurei governance and management
Assisting Berkshire Children lo lead Is F CIO and is goveme(I by 8 conskn"lub"on dated was adopted on the 2Tr of
June 2019 and amended on the 13th cl August 2019.
The charity is not politically aligneo.
The Trustees who served during the y
Mrs Hannah McNicholl Ichairl
Mrs Pauline Harper (Deputy Chairl
Mr Stephen Smith (Treasureil
Mr Michael Edwards
Mrs Jenny Cooney
Mr Adrian Meldrum
Mrs Claire Herriott
Mr Paul Dieppe Ipassed away 3" June
Ms Loorah St8wart
r arKI up to the dale of signature of the financial stat￿nentS were..
20241
The Board of Trustees meet c¥nce eac
Constilutional or legal requirements m
schod lemi. Decisions are made on a siM￿e majority basis unless
date a greater majonty.
All of the Tnjslees provide their seryic
contract of Significan￿ lo which the C
free of charge None of the Trustees had a material interest in any
rity vrds a paty during the penod.
The TrustÈes' ieport was approved by
e Board of Twstees.
.}'rt,dGLII
annah McNicholl
Chair of Trustees
Dated..

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ {CIOI
I report to Ihe Tnjslees on my examination of the financial slalemenls of Assisting Berkshire Children lo read
Ilhe Charity) for the peficxj Oetsveen 1"
pril 2024 and 31° March 2025.
Respon5ibilitio$ and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity. you are
wlh the requirements ol thg Charities
esponsible for the preparats.on of the financial slalemenls in accordance
ct 2011 {the 2011 Aeti.
I report in respect ol my examination
the Gharity's financlal statements carrTred out under section 145 of the
2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Cornmission under section 14515llbl ol the 2011 Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
Your attention Is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in 8ccordance with
Accounting and Reporting by Ch3ntieB prepanng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in Preference lo the Accounting and Reporting
by Charities." Statement of Recomme
ded Practyce Issued on 1 April 2005 which Is referred lo In the extant
regulations but has now been ￿thdra
l understsnd that this has been done in
with Gènerally Accepted Accounting Pr
rderforfinancial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance
"ce effeth.ve forreporti'ng periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have complèted my examination. I c4nfirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believ¢ that In any malenal respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 01 the 2011 Act.. or
the financial statements do not accord wlh those records." or
the financial statements do not cornply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content
of accounts set out in the Chariti* (Accounts and Reports) Regul81ions 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true an4 fair view whtch is not a matter considered as part of an inLlepenaent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no ot￿r matters in connection wth the examination to which attention
should
Cfpwn in this report in order t
enable a proper understanding ofthe)InancAal stalem8nts to be reached.
ohn
ack
Imiled
oods Road
Caversham
Reading
RG4 6NA
Dated.. O l -

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES. INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024TO 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
Total
2025
2024
Notes
g from:
Donatlgns and similar income
Restricted grants
Other grants
Interest re￿iVed from COIF Charity FL￿d
81,710
81,710
64,259
39.516
7,204
50,705
22,044
35,718
7,286
64,259
39,516
7,204
Totsl Incomin9 resources
128,431
64.259
192,690
115,752
Resourc
SEX
nded:
Cost of purchase of tangible assets
Governance costs
2,300
3,531
3,770
3.770
Total
3,770
3,770
5.831
Net Incomlng resources available for charitsble
appllcatjon
124.661
64.259
188.920
109.921
Charltable Exp¢ndlture
Volunteers. expenses including training.. fecruitrnenl
& books
Running Costs
Managing and administering the Charity
Totol Charltabl• Expendlturo
43.821
43.821
4.496
87,651
135.968
28.696
4,769
100,251
133,716
4,4
87,651
92,147
43.821
Total rnsoU￿eS expended
96.917
43.821
139.737
139.247
Net mov¢m•nt In funds lor peri¢xl
32,514
20.438
52.9S2
119.1951
Fund balances al 01 April 2024
140,845
4,872
145,717
164,912
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
173.359
25.310
198,669
145,717
The statement of financial activits.es includes 011 gains ar￿ losses recogni5ed in the year.
Al income and expenditure derive from conts'nuin9 ath"wts"es.

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Flxèd assets
Tangible assets
Current 48sets
Debtors and prepayments
Cash al bank and in hand
4.360
5.450
975
198,864
1.065
146.361
10
Total
199.838
147.426
Creditors.. amounts falllng due withi•
one year
11
6,619
7.159
Nel current assets
193,219
140.267
Total assets less current liabilftfjes
198.669
145,717
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
Reslncled funds
173.359
25.310
140,845
4.872
198,669
145.717
The
ancial statem
ts were approvy by the Trustees on 3 Juty 2025
IL4iL(Il,,Ll
Hannah hAcNicholl
Chair of Trustaès

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
Charity information
Assisting Berkshire Child￿n to réad is a CIO govemed by a constituti.on adopted on the 2P June 2019 and
amended on the 13ty August 201
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in aGcordanc¢ ￿th the Charty's conststution. the Charitie5 Act
2011 and'Accounling and Reporting by Charities. Stslemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo chanlies
prepanng their accounts in accor¢ance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabSe in the UK and Republic
of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 20161. The Charity Is
Public Benefit Entity as defined tty FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities apptying FRS 102 Update Bulletin
1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statement5 have dtparted from the Charib"es (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 Qnly to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the StateTnent of
Recommended Pfaclice for ctr*rities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice, which il refeffed to in the Regulations. but which has since been wthdrawrb.
The financial statements are prepared in stsding. which is the fvncb.onal currency of the Charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The fin8n¢i81 ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. modified to Includè the
revaluation of freehold properties and lo include investment properties and certain financial instruments al fair
Value. The principal accounting Folicies adopted are set oui below.
1.2 Golng concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees
conlinuts lo adopt the 90in9 conc¢m basis of a￿Unting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitsble funds
Unrestri¢led ftjnds a￿ available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in further￿Ce of their charitable
objectives unless the funds have been designate(I for other purposes.
Reslri¢ted funds are subjert to spe¢ifi¢ conditions by donor5 as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the note5 to the financial slalemenl5.
Endowment funds are subject lo specific condttions by donor5 that the caprtal must be maintained bythe Chanty.
1.4 Incomlng rnsourcès
Income is recogni5ed when the Charity is legally entslled to r( after any perfomiance conditions have been met.
the amounts can be measured wliably, and rt is probable that income wll be rece¢ved.
C8sh donations are recognised on receipt. Other donati(￿S are recognised once the Charity has been notified
of the donation unless perfomiance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation
to donations received under Gift Aj'd or deeds of covenant is recogni5ed at the time of the donation.

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng policl•s {ConL)
Legacies are recognised on receipt or othewse if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is knowll. and receipt Is exp￿ted. Ifthe amount is noi krthin, the legacy Is treated as a conlingenl
asset.
Tumover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represenls amounts
receivable for goods and Services provided in the nomial course of business. net of discounts, VAT and other
sales related taxes.
1.S Rgsources expènded
Expenditure is recognised once Ihere is a legal or constructive obligab.on lo transfer economic benefit to a
third paty, it is probable that 8 transfer of economi¢ benefits wll be required in setuement and the amount ol
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditur¢ is ¢la5sified by a¢ll￿ty. The costs of each a￿1vty are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly lo that acbvity. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a
ba515 consistent with the use of résources.
Cost of generating funds are costs ineurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading
activities that iaise funds.
Support costs are those costs incurred dire¢tty in support of expendrture on the objects of the charity.
1.6 Tangible fix￿ assets
Tangible fixed 85sels are inib'ally measured at ￿$¢ and subsequenljy meaSU￿d at cgst or valuation. nel ol
depreciation and any imwmient losses.
Oepreciation 1$ recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets les5 their ￿$•dual values ov8r
their usefijl lives on the foll￿￿Ing bases".
Fumityre and fittings- 20% per annum
The gain gr lo$$ arising on the disposal of an asset is detern)tned as the difference betsv&&n the sale proceed5
and the carying value of the asset and is recogni5ed in net incomellexpenditurel foi the year.
1.7 Impalm)ènt of fixed ass6ts
At each ￿pOrting end dale. the
harity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets lo detemiine
whether there is any indicab.on that those assets have suffered an Impairrnent loss. If any $v¢h indication
exists. the recoverable amount of the 85set is estsm*ed in order lo detemiine the extent of the impaimenl
loss lif anyl.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible asse15 not yet available for use are tested for
impairrnent annually, and whenevpr there 15 an indicotion that the asset may be impaired.
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held ai call wlh banks. other Short-lerm liquicl
investments with original malunties of th￿ months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowngs in current li8bilides.

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
AcGounUng pollcles (ConLI
Basi¢ financial assets
Basic financial assets. whieh nclude debtors 8nd cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including tra￿a¢knon costs and are subsequently carried at arnortised cost using the
effective Interest method unless the arrangement ¢on5titutes a financing Iransacbon, Whe￿ the transaction
is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rale of Interest. Financial
assets classified as receivable wthin one year are not amortised.
Baslc Ilnancial liabilities
Basic financial liabilibes, includlng creditors and bank loans are initialty recognised al transaction price
unless the arrangement constitLrtes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured al the
present value DI the future payments discounted at a market rate of Interest. Financial liabilities elas5ified
35 payable wlhin one year are rtot amort15ed.
Debt instruments are subsequeAlly carried at am0￿"Sed cost. Using the effeetrve interest rale method.
Tiade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course
of operations from suppliers. Amovnls payable are classified as ¢y￿ent lia￿litIeS if payment is due wlhin
one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are reGognised initially
at transacts'on price and subseqUen￿Y measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derncognition of flnaneial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecogrlsed when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are di￿harged or
cancelled.
Cdtical accounting •stimates and Judgoments
In the application of th8 Charity's accounting policies. the Trustees are ￿qUired to mak8 judgements.
estimates and assumption5 about the carrying amount of assets and liabilib.es that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estsmates and associated assumptsons are based on historical experience an¢Y
other factors that are considered to be relevant. Aetual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and undeFlying dssumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and fvrture ￿riOdS where the revision affects both current and future
periods.

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TQ 31 MARCH 2025
Donatlons and similar in¢orno
2025
2024
School contributs'ons
Sundry donations
Total
43.225
38.485
81,710
40.791
9,914
50,705
Restricted Grants
202312024
Grantors
Reading University Recr¥Jitment ahd trainin9 of volLtnt8ers
Wokingharn District Recruilmenl ar)d training of volunteers
Coun¢il
Balance blf
Amount 8alance
Expended
If
4.372
500
4,372
500
Grnntor
Purpose
Grant Amount
Amount
Expended
210
2,000
Balance
Reoding University
John Sykes
Foundation
Slough CVS
Groundwork UK
Bracknell Town
Council
Winnersh Parish
Council
Warfeld Parish
Council
The EdmurKI
Godson Chanty
Barkham Parish
Council
Greenham Trust Ltd Recruitment and training of volunteers
Binfield Parish
Recruilrnenl and training of volunteers
Council
Hungerford Town
Parish Council
The Grocers,
Charity
Sunninghill 8nd
Ascot P8ri5h
Council
Speen Parish
Council
Magdalen Hospitsl
Tmsl
The FSP
Foundation
Charvil Parish
Council
Rectory Foundatson
One Slough
Cotnmunity Fund
Increase in living wage for Intems
Buddy training
210
2,000
Recruilmenl and training of volunteers
Recrurtment and training of volunteers
Recrurtment and training of volunteers
750
1,000
1.000
750
1,000
1,000
Rectuibnent and Iraining of volunteers
250
250
Recruitrnenl and trainirwj of volunteers
720
720
Recruitment artd training of volunt$$r
1,590
1,590
Recruitment and training of volunteeis
1.500
1,500
2.500
500
2,500
500
Recruilmenl and training of volunteers
50
50
Ro¢ruitment aThJ training of 5 voluntee
3,118
3.118
Recruitment and training of volunteers
500
500
Recruitment arKI training of volunteers
500
500
Recruilmenl training of 3 volunteers
1,500
1.500
Recruitment ar¥J training of 2 voluntee
1.350
1.350
Recwitment training of volunteers
360
Recruilmenl ar%1 training of volunteers
Recruitmenl arxl training of S volunteers
1.000
795
1,000
795
10-

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE GHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
Berkshire
Community
Foundats"on
Volunteer Coffee Momings
1.700
1.700
G￿enhaM Trust Ltd Recruitrnent and training of volunièers
The Sackler Trust
Sovereign Ne￿Ork
Recruitment and training of 20 volunteers
Group
Recruitment and training of 10 volunteers
Thaleham Town
Council
The J J Charitsble
Trust
Beedon Parish
Council
Woodley Town
Council
The Eadey Charity
University of
Reading
The Swire
Charitable Trust
Finchampslead
Parish Council
Wokingham Lions
Golden Award
Tescts Stronger
Starts
The Four Barrows
Foundation
Abrilsilva Hom¢$
One Slough
Comfflunity Fund
Tolals
1.783
5,000
3.000
783
5,000
1,000
1.000
2,000
Recwitmenl and training of volunteers
500
500
RKwitment and training of volunteers
5.000
5,000
Recruitrnenl and training of volunteers
100
100
Recwitment and training of volunteer5
1,0¢)0
1,000
Recruilmenl and training of 10 volunteers
Intem recrurtment." O Nobbs and S
Mohapalra
Recruitment afjd training of volunteers
2.000
3,203
2,000
1,685
1,518
5.000
5,000
Re¢ruitment and training ol volunteers
360
360
Recnjitrnenl and training of 5 volunteers
500
500
Recruitment and training of volunteers
1,125
1,125
Recruitment and training of volunteers
3,000
3,000
Recruitment and training of 18 volunteers
Recnjitment a
training of volunteers
9.000
795
9.000
795
64.259
43,821
25,310
Other grants
Total
2025
Total
2024
The Shanly Foundation
Berkshire Community Foundabon
The Syder Foundation
Pangboume College Community
The Wakeham Trust
Colefax Charitable Trust
Project Spark Trust
Berkshire Masoni¢ Chanty
The John Horseman Trust
The Promotion of English Trust
The Sobell Foundation
Future Scope Charitable Trust
Zurich's Innovation in Diversty and Inclusion Awards
Newbury Foundation Committee- SJP ¢haritable Foundab"on
Monica Rabagliati IKleinwork Hambms)
1.590
s,000
2,000
500
350
1,000
3,000
1,500
3,000
1.000
5.000
5,000
1,076
1.000
2,500

ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
7he Silver Lady Fun¢J
The Belacqua Charitable Trust
Sl Nicholas Hurst Parish Council
Berkshire Community Foundatson
Total
1,500
1.500
500
2.500
39.516
35,718
Runnlng costs
2025
2024
Rent
Depreciatson of fixed assets
Total
3,406
1.090
496
3.406
1.363
4,769
Manag¢ment and admlnlstrdtlv# expenses
Printing. postage. stationery & telephom
Staff salarie5
Sundry expenses
Total
1.463
80.103
6,085
87.651
1.719
94.739
3,792
100.251
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
Al 1" April 2024
Additions during the period
Total
16,797
14.497
2,300
16,797
16.797
D•preclatlon
Al 151 April 2024
Charge for the period
Total
Net boox value
At 31 March 2025
11.347
1,090
12.437
9.984
1.383
11.347
4.360
5,450
Debtors and prepayments
Insuranco
School debtors
Other
Total
317
130
528
975
560
209
1.065
10
Cash at hand and In bank
Lloyds current account
COIF Charity Trust Fund
Cash float
20.165
178.610
89
9,882
136,406
73
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ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ (CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 T0 31 MARGH 2025
Total
198.8
146,361
11
CredFtors.' Amounts falllry wlthln 3 months
Accountsncy
Telephone accrual$
Other accrued expenses
Total
2.840
160
3,619
6,619
2,620
170
4,369
7,159
12 Trustees
None of the Trustee5 {or any pprsons connected wth tr￿m) received any remuneralKJn or ￿nefItS fiom the
Charity during the year.
13 Employees
The charity employed an av9ragg of nine staff during the year.
14 R•tlrement benefft schemes
The Charity operate5 a defined contn"bution ￿nSIOn scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets ol the
scheme are held separately from those of the Chanty in an independentjy administered fund.
15 Related party transactlons
There were no disclosable related paty transactions during period.
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