LISTENING BOOKS
Registration #264221 · Registered
www.listening-books.org.ukinfo@listening-books.org.uk
The Foundry 17 Oval Way SE11 5RR
To provide a postal and internet based audiobook service to: Any child or adult who suffers from an illness or disability which makes it hard to hold a book, turn its pages or read in the usual way; including people with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and people with visual impairments.
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About LISTENING BOOKS
LISTENING BOOKS is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 264221). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 80/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), LISTENING BOOKS reported a total income of £1,113,056 and total expenditure of £1,224,689, a spending ratio of 110% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, LISTENING BOOKS describes its activities as follows: To provide a postal and internet based audiobook service to: Any child or adult who suffers from an illness or disability which makes it hard to hold a book, turn its pages or read in the usual way; including people with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and people with visual impairments. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for LISTENING BOOKS. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 110.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,113,056 | £1,224,689 | 110% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026