ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ
ABC to read aims to advance the education of the public in Berkshire by:a) providing tuition and support to help children in Berkshire schools to overcome reading difficulties thereby promoting self-confidence.b) providing workshops, training and support to parents and guardians of such children so that they may gain greater confidence in assisting the children to read.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £159,000, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to twelve months of expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the financial statements accord with those records, indicating satisfactory financial management.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and similar income 3 65,949” — page 9
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/03/2020)
Trustees
- Claire Louise Herriott
- Hannah Corinna McNicholl
- JANIS SUSAN DIEPPE
- Jennifer Cooney
- Leorah Stewart
- MICHAEL EDWARDS
- Pauline Vera Harper
- Stephen Graham Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £179k | £147k |
| 31/03/2025 | £193k | £140k |
| 31/03/2024 | £116k | £139k |
| 31/03/2023 | £131k | £118k |
| 31/03/2022 | £109k | £98k |
Common questions
Is ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £159,000, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to twelve months of expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the financial statements accord with those records, indicating satisfactory financial management. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASSISTING BERKSHIRE CHILDREN TO READ as a grant recipient include BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST, GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY, THE EARLEY CHARITY, PAYNE GALLWEY 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | Education, Learning & Training |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | One-to-one reading support for primary school children in Berkshire |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | FY2023 | £3k | |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | FY2022 | £3k | |
| PAYNE GALLWEY 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE SILVER LADY FUND INCORPORATING THE ALL NIGHT TRAVELLING CAFE | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | FY2025 | £2k | Applications |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | FY2024 | £2k | Applications |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| Moto Foundation | FY2021 | £700 | Community Grant |
| WOKINGHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | FY2025 | £500 | |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | FY2023 | £0 | Applications |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £30k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2006 | £18k | ABC to Read |