--- title: "Read Academy Education — check charity number 1156203 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Read Academy Education a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156203. Education/training charity based in Barking. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read-academy-education retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:45.764Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Read Academy Education is a registered charity (number 1156203) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,201,499 (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 Read Academy Education? Registered charity number 1156203 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Barking Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,201,499 Website [www.readacademy.co.uk](http://www.readacademy.co.uk/) ## What does Read Academy Education do? Primary Education ## What causes is Read Academy Education registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read Academy Education yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read Academy Education 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=read-academy-education&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readacademy.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Read Academy Education a legitimate charity? Yes. Read Academy Education is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156203) 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 Read Academy Education's charity number? Read Academy Education's charity number is 1156203. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156203? Search 1156203 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 Read Academy Education do? Primary Education Does Read Academy Education have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read Academy Education. 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 Read Academy Education? Read Academy Education's website is http://www.readacademy.co.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/1156203).