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title: "Read2lead — check charity number 1151490 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Read2lead a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1151490. Education/training charity based in Cannon House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/read2lead
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:22:03.194Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Read2lead is a registered charity (number 1151490) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £6,850 (year ending 2019-03-31). 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 Read2lead?

Registered charity number

1151490

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cannon House

Latest income (year ending 2019-03-31)

£6,850

## What does Read2lead do?

Provision of free ESOL classesProvision of free IT classProvision of advice and guidence

## What causes is Read2lead registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Read2lead yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Read2lead 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 Read2lead a legitimate charity?

Yes. Read2lead is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1151490) 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 Read2lead's charity number?

Read2lead's charity number is 1151490. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1151490?

Search 1151490 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 Read2lead do?

Provision of free ESOL classesProvision of free IT classProvision of advice and guidence

Does Read2lead have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Read2lead. 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 Read2lead?

Read2lead does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1151490).