--- title: "Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight — check charity number 1211966 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211966. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shirley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read-easy-southampton-and-isle-of-wight retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:42:26.380Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight is a registered charity (number 1211966) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £2,829 (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 Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight? Registered charity number 1211966 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shirley Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £2,829 Website [readeasy.org.uk/groups/southampton](https://readeasy.org.uk/groups/southampton/) ## What does Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight do? We help adults who want to learn to read or to improve their skills and confidence with reading. We do this by training and supporting volunteer Coaches, matching them to Readers for confidential, one-to-one coaching using a well-evaluated phonics-based reading scheme. Readers who complete the scheme will be able to read at approximately Functional Skills Entry Level 3. ## What causes is Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight 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-southampton-and-isle-of-wight&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://readeasy.org.uk/groups/southampton/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight a legitimate charity? Yes. Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211966) 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 Southampton and Isle of Wight's charity number? Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight's charity number is 1211966. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1211966? Search 1211966 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 Southampton and Isle of Wight do? We help adults who want to learn to read or to improve their skills and confidence with reading. We do this by training and supporting volunteer Coaches, matching them to Readers for confidential, one-to-one coaching using a well-evaluated phonics-based reading scheme. Readers who complete the scheme will be able to read at approximately Functional Skills Entry Level 3. Does Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight. 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 Southampton and Isle of Wight? Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight's website is https://readeasy.org.uk/groups/southampton/ — 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/1211966).