--- title: "Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside — check charity number 1217165 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217165. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chester-Le-Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read-easy-gateshead-south-tyneside retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:26:19.470Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside is a registered charity (number 1217165) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Gateshead & South Tyneside? Registered charity number 1217165 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chester-Le-Street Website [readeasy.org.uk](https://readeasy.org.uk/) ## What causes is Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside 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-gateshead-south-tyneside&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://readeasy.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside a legitimate charity? Yes. Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217165) 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 Gateshead & South Tyneside's charity number? Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside's charity number is 1217165. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217165? Search 1217165 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 Gateshead & South Tyneside do? Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details. Does Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside. 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 Gateshead & South Tyneside? Read Easy Gateshead & South Tyneside's website is https://readeasy.org.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/1217165).