What is the financial size of THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST?

THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £12,050,441 and total expenditure of £12,565,119.

How does THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 90.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 9.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST?

THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST employs 178 staff members and is supported by 1,260 volunteers.

Does THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 15.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST pay its trustees?

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST

#1116260

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.literacytrust.org.uk

We are an independent charity that transforms lives through literacy. We improve reading, writing, speaking and listening in communities where poverty is on the increase and literacy levels are low. Our research and analysis make us the leading authority on literacy and drive our interventions. Our work is focused on critical moments in literacy development when we can make the greatest impact.

Registered address

NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST, 1ST FLOOR, 68 SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, LONDON, SW8 1RL

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£12,050,441

Expenditure

All activities

£12,565,119

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£429,611

Total Assets

Gross assets

£5,417,657

Working Capital

Liquidity

£1,957,668

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

0.4 months

Median: 3.6 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

14.4%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

90.3%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

54.6%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

9.9x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

6.9%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

70.4%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

19.4%

Median: 8.7%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

90.3%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

9.9%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

29.3%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

0.4 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

29.6%

Government Reliance

% of income

15.3%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 5459

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

14.4%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

19.4%

Volatility

Stable

6.9%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

178

Volunteers

Volunteer count

1,260

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

7.1:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£67,699

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

Yes

High Earners

Earning over £60k

4.5%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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