Let's Read
Analysis
Let's Read is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Woking. It was registered in December 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Let's Read reported income of £17k and spending of £17k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £11k to £17k (+45%), an average of +9.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 240%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Let's Read sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of Kirk Theatre (£17k), Lostwithiel Young Farmers Club (£17k) and Tremadoc Memorial Institute (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our Charity, based in Woking, Surrey, is called Lets Read Ltd.We are passionate about literacy and wish to make a difference to the lives of young people who struggle to read. We aim to make a real difference by helping to improve their reading skill and providing free books. We believe the lack of basic literacy skills perpetuates the cycle of disadvantage and deprivation in our community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Kirk Theatre | Pickering | £17k |
| Lostwithiel Young Farmers Club | Wadebridge | £17k |
| Tremadoc Memorial Institute | Tremadog | £17k |
| Rake Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charity | Hampshire | £17k |