# Help2read

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1109567 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1109567)
- Company number: 05425426
- Website: https://www.help2read.org
- Latest income: £53.6k; spending £65.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/help2read

The promotion of literacy in South Africa to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Help2read is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Help2read reported income of £53.6k and spending of £65.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Help2read in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (help2read.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Help2read open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Help2read is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Help2read give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Help2read makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Help2read?

In its latest reported year Help2read reported income of £53.6k and spending of £65.5k.


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