--- title: "First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading — check charity number 1040054 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1040054. Religious Activities charity based in Reading. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-church-of-christ-scientist-reading retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:07:50.409Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading is a registered charity (number 1040054) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £45,831 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading? Registered charity number 1040054 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £45,831 Website [www.csreading.co.uk](http://www.csreading.co.uk/) ## What does First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading do? Christian Science Church, Reading Room and Sunday School, holding church and Sunday School services every Sunday at 10.30am, and Testimony Meetings at 7.45pm on Wednesdays. Reading Room and bookshop open during working hours most days of the week. Annual lecture to public. ## What causes is First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=first-church-of-christ-scientist-reading&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.csreading.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading a legitimate charity? Yes. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1040054) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading's charity number? First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading's charity number is 1040054. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1040054? Search 1040054 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading do? Christian Science Church, Reading Room and Sunday School, holding church and Sunday School services every Sunday at 10.30am, and Testimony Meetings at 7.45pm on Wednesdays. Reading Room and bookshop open during working hours most days of the week. Annual lecture to public. Does First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading? First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading's website is http://www.csreading.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1040054).