--- title: "Help2read — check charity number 1109567 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Help2read a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1109567. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mill Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help2read retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:06:16.644Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Help2read is a registered charity (number 1109567) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £39,329 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Help2read? Registered charity number 1109567 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Mill Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £39,329 Website [www.help2read.org](http://www.help2read.org/) ## What does Help2read do? The promotion of literacy in South Africa to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. ## What causes is Help2read registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help2read yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help2read 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=help2read&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.help2read.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Help2read a legitimate charity? Yes. Help2read is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1109567) 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 Help2read's charity number? Help2read's charity number is 1109567. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1109567? Search 1109567 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 Help2read do? The promotion of literacy in South Africa to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Does Help2read have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help2read. 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 Help2read? Help2read's website is http://www.help2read.org — 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/1109567).