READING FORCE
Registered charity 1159890 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
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
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 89% to £437,592, resulting in a net income of £146,342 and unrestricted reserves of £142,140. The trustees note that while reserves are currently below the six-month policy target, the charity aims to maintain sufficient headroom despite a difficult fundraising climate. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months (held: £142k)
“The Charity aims to retain sufficient unrestricted reserves to enable it to carry out its activities for a period of six months in the unlikely event that no new funds become available.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The intention is to maintain this level of headroom, but this depends on results in the year ahead and the difficult climate for fundraising”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
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Funders the charity credits
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- Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity — “This initiative continues to be supported by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and Annington Trust.” (source page)
- Annington Trust — “This initiative continues to be supported by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and Annington Trust.” (source page)
- RAF Benevolent Fund — “During 2018, a grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund has enabled Reading Force to be offered to several Ben Clubs children and families” (source page)
- ABF The Soldiers’ Charity — “The national army charity has been a supporter of Reading Force since 2014” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- NICHOLAS WILLIAM NEVILLE JONES BA OXONchair
- Alison Hill
- Amanda Rowley
- Elizabeth Brown
- LINDSEY TAYLOR
- Louise Sarah Radakin
- Paul Collard BEM ACMA
- Rev Alison Baverstock
- SHAHID AZEEM · trustee of 2 other charities
- Sarah Helen Bradshaw
- The Rt Hon the Lord David Blunkett
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Akrotiri · Brunei · Canada · Cyprus · Dhekelia · Falkland Islands · Germany · Gibraltar · Italy · Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is READING FORCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 89% to £437,592, resulting in a net income of £146,342 and unrestricted reserves of £142,140. The trustees note that while reserves are currently below the six-month policy target, the charity aims to maintain sufficient headroom despite a difficult fundraising climate. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds READING FORCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name READING FORCE as a grant recipient include LEST WE FORGET ASSOCIATION, Army Benevolent Fund, THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND, ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND, ARMED FORCES EDUCATION TRUST.
Known funders
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