--- title: "Read Easy Croydon — check charity number 1216822 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Read Easy Croydon a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216822. Education/training charity based in Telegraph Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read-easy-croydon retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:22:45.333Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Read Easy Croydon is a registered charity (number 1216822) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. 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 Easy Croydon? Registered charity number 1216822 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Telegraph Hill Website [readeasy.org/groups/readeasycroydon](https://readeasy.org/groups/readeasycroydon/) ## What does Read Easy Croydon do? We are a local charity in Croydon that supports adults who want to learn to read and cannot or who may struggle with a very low level of literacy. We provide reader learners with a coach and support them to a level that allows them to then carry on reading at a sufficient level, unlocking opportunities from the power of literacy, We also provide reading materials to assist the reader. ## What causes is Read Easy Croydon registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read Easy Croydon yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read Easy Croydon 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-easy-croydon&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://readeasy.org/groups/readeasycroydon/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Read Easy Croydon a legitimate charity? Yes. Read Easy Croydon is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216822) 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 Easy Croydon's charity number? Read Easy Croydon's charity number is 1216822. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216822? Search 1216822 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 Easy Croydon do? We are a local charity in Croydon that supports adults who want to learn to read and cannot or who may struggle with a very low level of literacy. We provide reader learners with a coach and support them to a level that allows them to then carry on reading at a sufficient level, unlocking opportunities from the power of literacy, We also provide reading materials to assist the reader. Does Read Easy Croydon have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read Easy Croydon. 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 Easy Croydon? Read Easy Croydon's website is https://readeasy.org/groups/readeasycroydon/ — 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/1216822).