LET'S TALK READING
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £85,782.78 against total expenditure of £33,689.81, resulting in a surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £52,092.97, which exceeds its stated interim policy target of £20,000. The trustees note that the charity is actively pursuing sustainable funding opportunities after unsuccessful grant bids.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/02/2025)
Trustees
- ROBERT JOHN HELLEUR MBE, MSCchair
- Alison Rosemary Stewart MBE
- Clair Elaine Pyper
- DAVID EDWARD HUGHES
- James Hayward
- KRYSTAL ANN VITTLES BEM
- Katherine McNamara
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £148k | £100k |
| 31/03/2024 | £21k | £36k |
| 31/03/2023 | £28k | £36k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £21k |
| 31/03/2021 | £30k | £27k |
Common questions
Is LET'S TALK READING financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income for the year was £85,782.78 against total expenditure of £33,689.81, resulting in a surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £52,092.97, which exceeds its stated interim policy target of £20,000. The trustees note that the charity is actively pursuing sustainable funding opportunities after unsuccessful grant bids. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LET'S TALK READING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LET'S TALK READING as a grant recipient include MRS L D ROPE'S THIRD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MRS L D ROPE'S THIRD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £15k |
| MRS L D ROPE'S THIRD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £1.8m |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 2 | £450k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.8m |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| THE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | 1 | £245k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £150k |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | 1 | £119k |
| STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £106k |