United Kingdom & Europe World Literacy Foundation
Analysis
United Kingdom & Europe World Literacy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08475669). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, United Kingdom & Europe World Literacy Foundation reported income of £229k and spending of £262k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £213k to £229k (+7.3%), an average of +1.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, United Kingdom & Europe World Literacy Foundation sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include New Life Community Church Loughborough (£229k), Rowner Community Trust (£229k) and Camara Education UK Ltd (£228k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are dedicated to transforming the lives of the world?s most disadvantaged children by focusing on literacy and education. We implement sustainable programs which aim to raise literacy standards and give individuals every possible chance to receive a quality education. Promoting and teaching literacy in early childhood years is not only key to success at school but also later in life.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Community Church Loughborough | Leicestershire | £229k |
| Rowner Community Trust | Gosport | £229k |
| Camara Education UK Ltd | London | £228k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God - RCCG Living Praise Sunderland | Sunderland | £229k |