--- title: "Read Easy Waltham Forest — check charity number 1213746 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Read Easy Waltham Forest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213746. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read-easy-waltham-forest retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:23:37.408Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Read Easy Waltham Forest is a registered charity (number 1213746) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Waltham Forest? Registered charity number 1213746 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Website [www.readeasywalthamforest.org.uk](http://www.readeasywalthamforest.org.uk/) ## What does Read Easy Waltham Forest do? Read Easy Waltham Forest provides free, confidential, one to one coaching for all adults living in the borough who struggle to, or are unable to, read. Our trained coaches and management team are all volunteers. We are legally and financially independent and rely on donations to cover all costs.Our aim is for all adults in Waltham Forest to have the literacy skills to realise their potential. ## What causes is Read Easy Waltham Forest registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read Easy Waltham Forest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read Easy Waltham Forest 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-waltham-forest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readeasywalthamforest.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Read Easy Waltham Forest a legitimate charity? Yes. Read Easy Waltham Forest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213746) 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 Waltham Forest's charity number? Read Easy Waltham Forest's charity number is 1213746. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213746? Search 1213746 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 Waltham Forest do? Read Easy Waltham Forest provides free, confidential, one to one coaching for all adults living in the borough who struggle to, or are unable to, read. Our trained coaches and management team are all volunteers. We are legally and financially independent and rely on donations to cover all costs.Our aim is for all adults in Waltham Forest to have the literacy skills to realise their potential. Does Read Easy Waltham Forest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read Easy Waltham Forest. 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 Waltham Forest? Read Easy Waltham Forest's website is http://www.readeasywalthamforest.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/1213746).