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title: "Home-Start Reading — check charity number 1110638 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Home-Start Reading a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1110638. General Charitable Purposes 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/home-start-reading
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:59:10.821Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Home-Start Reading is a registered charity (number 1110638) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £167,203 (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 Home-Start Reading?

Registered charity number

1110638

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Reading

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£167,203

Website

[www.home-start-reading.org.uk](http://www.home-start-reading.org.uk/)

## What does Home-Start Reading do?

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation which is committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

## What causes is Home-Start Reading registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Reading yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Home-Start Reading a legitimate charity?

Yes. Home-Start Reading is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1110638) 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 Home-Start Reading's charity number?

Home-Start Reading's charity number is 1110638. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1110638?

Search 1110638 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 Home-Start Reading do?

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation which is committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

Does Home-Start Reading have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start 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 Home-Start Reading?

Home-Start Reading's website is http://www.home-start-reading.org.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/1110638).