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title: "Read for Life — check charity number 1213172 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Read for Life a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213172. Education/training charity based in Leeds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read-for-life
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:23:29.362Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Read for Life is a registered charity (number 1213172) 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 £1,983 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 for Life?

Registered charity number

1213172

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Leeds

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£1,983

Website

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

## What does Read for Life do?

Read for Life exists to break the generational cycle of low literacy in South Leeds. We provide free, one-to-one reading support for adults through trained volunteer reading coaches and work with community organisations to reach those most in need. Improved literacy increases confidence, employment opportunities and family wellbeing.

## What causes is Read for Life registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read for Life yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read for Life 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Read for Life a legitimate charity?

Yes. Read for Life is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213172) 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 for Life's charity number?

Read for Life's charity number is 1213172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213172?

Search 1213172 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 for Life do?

Read for Life exists to break the generational cycle of low literacy in South Leeds. We provide free, one-to-one reading support for adults through trained volunteer reading coaches and work with community organisations to reach those most in need. Improved literacy increases confidence, employment opportunities and family wellbeing.

Does Read for Life have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read for Life. 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 for Life?

Read for Life's website is http://www.readforlife.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/1213172).