'learn to Love to Read'
Analysis
'learn to Love to Read' is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, 'learn to Love to Read' reported income of £169k and spending of £156k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £48k to £169k (+248%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 148%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 'learn to Love to Read' sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Barham Pre-School (£169k), Bidbury Pre-School (Bedhampton) (£169k) and The Vine Christian School (Reading) (£169k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Operating in Wandsworth, London, we want all children aged 0 to 11 years to have frequent, positive reading experiences. We train teams of volunteers to give one-to-one support in primary schools. We run early literacy classes for parents and toddlers. We encourage and equip parents to support their children's reading at home.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Barham Pre-School | Kent | £169k |
| Bidbury Pre-School (Bedhampton) | Hampshire | £169k |
| The Vine Christian School (Reading) | Reading | £169k |
| Kennington Pre-School CIO | Oxford | £169k |