--- title: "Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room — check charity number 208302 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208302. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Herrings Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mary-esther-hollway-memorial-reading-room retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:33:20.099Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room is a registered charity (number 208302) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £28,017 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room? Registered charity number 208302 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Herrings Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £28,017 Website [www.stanhoe.org](http://www.stanhoe.org/) ## What does Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room do? To provide activities & services in the community of Stanhoe & Barwick in the village reading room & playing fields. ## What causes is Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room 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=mary-esther-hollway-memorial-reading-room&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stanhoe.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room a legitimate charity? Yes. Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208302) 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 Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room's charity number? Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room's charity number is 208302. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208302? Search 208302 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 Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room do? To provide activities & services in the community of Stanhoe & Barwick in the village reading room & playing fields. Does Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room. 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 Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room? Mary Esther Hollway Memorial Reading Room's website is http://www.stanhoe.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/208302).