--- title: "Read with Me — check charity number 1213580 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Read with Me a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213580. Education/training charity based in Wotton-Under-Edge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read-with-me retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:22:49.181Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Read with Me is a registered charity (number 1213580) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 with Me? Registered charity number 1213580 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wotton-Under-Edge Website [www.readwithme.org.uk](http://www.readwithme.org.uk/) ## What does Read with Me do? Our 300 plus volunteers spend time, in mainly, primary schools hearing children read twice a week for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.This creates a discussion which in turn improves social and communication skills and builds confidence.This confidence is vital and we help give these children the building blocks of self belief. ## What causes is Read with Me registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read with Me yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read with Me 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-with-me&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readwithme.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Read with Me a legitimate charity? Yes. Read with Me is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213580) 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 with Me's charity number? Read with Me's charity number is 1213580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213580? Search 1213580 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 with Me do? Our 300 plus volunteers spend time, in mainly, primary schools hearing children read twice a week for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.This creates a discussion which in turn improves social and communication skills and builds confidence.This confidence is vital and we help give these children the building blocks of self belief. Does Read with Me have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read with Me. 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 with Me? Read with Me's website is http://www.readwithme.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/1213580).