--- title: "Outgate Reading Room Trust — check charity number 224757 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Outgate Reading Room Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 224757. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kendal. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/outgate-reading-room-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:55:29.769Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Outgate Reading Room Trust is a registered charity (number 224757) 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 £1,797 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Outgate Reading Room Trust? Registered charity number 224757 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kendal Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,797 ## What does Outgate Reading Room Trust do? To promote such charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants as the committee members think fit ## What causes is Outgate Reading Room Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Outgate Reading Room Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Outgate Reading Room Trust 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=outgate-reading-room-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Outgate Reading Room Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Outgate Reading Room Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 224757) 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 Outgate Reading Room Trust's charity number? Outgate Reading Room Trust's charity number is 224757. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 224757? Search 224757 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 Outgate Reading Room Trust do? To promote such charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants as the committee members think fit Does Outgate Reading Room Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Outgate Reading Room Trust. 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 Outgate Reading Room Trust? Outgate Reading Room Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/224757).