--- title: "Reading By Colour — check charity number 1052067 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading By Colour a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1052067. Education/training charity based in Folkestone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-by-colour retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:09:05.668Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading By Colour is a registered charity (number 1052067) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £5,149 (year ending 2025-04-04). 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 Reading By Colour? Registered charity number 1052067 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Folkestone Latest income (year ending 2025-04-04) £5,149 Website [www.readingbycolour.org.uk](http://www.readingbycolour.org.uk/) ## What does Reading By Colour do? Reading by Colour raises awareness of Irlen Syndrome. We also give advise and find trained screeners to screen where possible. We are continually trying to raise funds to pay for children who have Irlen to have further assessment and the correct filter colour ## What causes is Reading By Colour registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading By Colour yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading By Colour 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=reading-by-colour&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readingbycolour.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading By Colour a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading By Colour is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1052067) 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 Reading By Colour's charity number? Reading By Colour's charity number is 1052067. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1052067? Search 1052067 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 Reading By Colour do? Reading by Colour raises awareness of Irlen Syndrome. We also give advise and find trained screeners to screen where possible. We are continually trying to raise funds to pay for children who have Irlen to have further assessment and the correct filter colour Does Reading By Colour have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading By Colour. 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 Reading By Colour? Reading By Colour's website is http://www.readingbycolour.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/1052067).