--- title: "Readers International — check charity number 295396 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Readers International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295396. Education/training charity based in 8 Strathray Gardens. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/readers-international retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:10:23.242Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Readers International is a registered charity (number 295396) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,937 (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 Readers International? Registered charity number 295396 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 8 Strathray Gardens Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,937 Website [www.readersinternational.org](http://www.readersinternational.org/) ## What does Readers International do? Readers International promotes the advancement of education by making available to the reading public literary works of merit in translation, works that would not otherwise be available in English. ## What causes is Readers International registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Readers International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Readers International 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=readers-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readersinternational.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Readers International a legitimate charity? Yes. Readers International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295396) 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 Readers International's charity number? Readers International's charity number is 295396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 295396? Search 295396 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 Readers International do? Readers International promotes the advancement of education by making available to the reading public literary works of merit in translation, works that would not otherwise be available in English. Does Readers International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Readers International. 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 Readers International? Readers International's website is http://www.readersinternational.org — 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/295396).