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At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive, so we provide one to one reading support at the time they need it most. We provide thousands of children across the UK with online reading volunteers, and also run an early literacy intervention programme. Please visit our website to learn more about our work!
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChapter One (u.k.) Ltd is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is 1179625. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive, so we provide one to one reading support at the time they need it most. We provide thousands of children across the UK with online reading volunteers, and also run an early literacy intervention programme. Please visit our website to learn more about our work! Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £790K.
Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CHAPTER ONE (U.K.) LTD is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CHAPTER ONE (U.K.) LTD is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
CHAPTER ONE (U.K.) LTD is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralEastern City Supports 11 Local Charitable Projects Through Community Funding - City AM
TAJ FARRANT ANNOUNCES “CHAPTER ONE” UK TOUR 2026 – AND IT’S ABOUT TO GET FILTHY, BUTT - theriffreport.co.uk
Taj Farrant to Launch CHAPTER ONE UK Tour in 2026 Beginning This Spring - BroadwayWorld
Australian Guitar Prodigy Taj Farrant Brings His "Chapter One" Tour to the UK - That Eric Alper
Netflix has added ‘best film of 2025’ with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score - The Independent
Sodexo volunteers chalk up over 1,400 reading sessions with Chapter One - fmj.co.uk
Buddy Guy: Credits, Bio, News & More - BroadwayWorld
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd
- What is Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd?
- Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive, so we provide one to one reading support at the time they need it most. We provide thousands of children across the UK with online reading volunteers, and also run an early literacy intervention programme. Please visit our website to learn more about our work!
- When was Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd founded?
- Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd was founded in 2018.
- Where is Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd trustworthy?
- Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: 1179625 (United Kingdom).
- What is Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd's website?
- https://www.chapterone.org/uk
- Are donations to Chapter One (u.k.) Ltd tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.