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title: "Read Easy UK — check charity number 1151288 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Read Easy UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1151288. Education/training charity based in Oxford Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read-easy-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:09:26.269Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Read Easy UK is a registered charity (number 1151288) 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 £462,798 (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 UK?

Registered charity number

1151288

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Oxford Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£462,798

Website

[www.readeasy.org.uk](http://www.readeasy.org.uk/)

## What does Read Easy UK do?

The object of the charity is 'to advance the education of the adult public in literacy'.Read Easy UK is an umbrella organisation that works to promote and support its model of volunteer-run, adult literacy 'groups'. Each locally-run, affiliated Read Easy group provides one-to-one reading coaching for adults with reading difficulties, using trained volunteer reading coaches.

## What causes is Read Easy UK registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read Easy UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read Easy UK 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.readeasy.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Read Easy UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Read Easy UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1151288) 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 UK's charity number?

Read Easy UK's charity number is 1151288. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1151288?

Search 1151288 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 UK do?

The object of the charity is 'to advance the education of the adult public in literacy'.Read Easy UK is an umbrella organisation that works to promote and support its model of volunteer-run, adult literacy 'groups'. Each locally-run, affiliated Read Easy group provides one-to-one reading coaching for adults with reading difficulties, using trained volunteer reading coaches.

Does Read Easy UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read Easy UK. 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 UK?

Read Easy UK's website is http://www.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/1151288).