What is the financial size of THE READER ORGANISATION?

THE READER ORGANISATION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £4,354,896 and total expenditure of £4,982,133.

How does THE READER ORGANISATION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 64.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 35.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of THE READER ORGANISATION?

THE READER ORGANISATION employs 181 staff members and is supported by 625 volunteers.

Does THE READER ORGANISATION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 23.8% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE READER ORGANISATION pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE READER ORGANISATION

#1126806

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.thereader.org.uk

We aim to bring about a reading revolution making it possible for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy and engage with books on a deep and personal level. We aim to improve well-being and build communities through shared reading. Our work is driven by the heartfelt belief that literacy is not just the ability to read, but the state of being a reader.

Registered address

THE READER ORGANISATION, THE MANSION HOUSE, CALDERSTONES PARK, LIVERPOOL, L18 3JB

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£4,354,896

Expenditure

All activities

£4,982,133

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£355,006

Total Assets

Gross assets

£6,230,473

Working Capital

Liquidity

£114,754

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

0.9 months

Median: 3.8 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

2.7%

Median: 7.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

64.9%

Median: 97.8%Below typical

Income Concentration

39.9%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

2.5x

Median: 19.2xBelow typical

Income Volatility

8.9%

Median: 20.6%Top quartile

Self-Generated Income

72.0%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

6.1%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

64.9%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

2.5%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.4%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

16.0%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

0.9 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

28.0%

Government Reliance

% of income

23.8%

Largest Source

Primary income

Trading

Diversification

HHI: 3986

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

2.7%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

6.1%

Volatility

Stable

8.9%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

181

Volunteers

Volunteer count

625

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

3.5:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£24,060

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

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

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