--- title: "New Beginnings Reading — check charity number 1172967 | CharityCompare" description: "Is New Beginnings Reading a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172967. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Great Knollys Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/new-beginnings-reading retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:23:35.128Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer New Beginnings Reading is a registered charity (number 1172967) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £367,028 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 New Beginnings Reading? Registered charity number 1172967 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Great Knollys Street Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £367,028 Website [newbeginningsreading.org](http://newbeginningsreading.org/) ## What does New Beginnings Reading do? Free All Day Cafe, Community Fridge and Hot Meal Service, serving the most vulnerable in Reading, Berkshire. ## What causes is New Beginnings Reading registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Beginnings Reading yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. New Beginnings 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=new-beginnings-reading&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://newbeginningsreading.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Beginnings Reading a legitimate charity? Yes. New Beginnings Reading is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172967) 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 New Beginnings Reading's charity number? New Beginnings Reading's charity number is 1172967. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172967? Search 1172967 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 New Beginnings Reading do? Free All Day Cafe, Community Fridge and Hot Meal Service, serving the most vulnerable in Reading, Berkshire. Does New Beginnings Reading have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Beginnings 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 New Beginnings Reading? New Beginnings Reading's website is http://newbeginningsreading.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/1172967).