--- title: "Reading Centre for the Deaf — check charity number 208737 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Centre for the Deaf a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208737. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 131 - 133 Cardiff Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-centre-for-the-deaf retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:24:06.317Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Centre for the Deaf is a registered charity (number 208737) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £224,598 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Reading Centre for the Deaf? Registered charity number 208737 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 131 - 133 Cardiff Road Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £224,598 Website [www.readingdeafclub.co.uk](http://www.readingdeafclub.co.uk/) ## What does Reading Centre for the Deaf do? PROVIDES THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PEOPLE. PROVIDES ACTIVITES AND FACILITIES TAILORED TO THE VARIED NEEDS OF HEARING IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN THE AREA/GROUPS. INCLUDES YOUNG PEOPLE, ADULTS, SENIOR CITIZENS, FAMILIES. COLLECTS AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY AND HEARING IMPAIRED. ## What causes is Reading Centre for the Deaf registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Centre for the Deaf yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Centre for the Deaf 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-centre-for-the-deaf&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readingdeafclub.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Centre for the Deaf a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Centre for the Deaf is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208737) 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 Centre for the Deaf's charity number? Reading Centre for the Deaf's charity number is 208737. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208737? Search 208737 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 Centre for the Deaf do? PROVIDES THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PEOPLE. PROVIDES ACTIVITES AND FACILITIES TAILORED TO THE VARIED NEEDS OF HEARING IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN THE AREA/GROUPS. INCLUDES YOUNG PEOPLE, ADULTS, SENIOR CITIZENS, FAMILIES. COLLECTS AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY AND HEARING IMPAIRED. Does Reading Centre for the Deaf have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Centre for the Deaf. 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 Centre for the Deaf? Reading Centre for the Deaf's website is http://www.readingdeafclub.co.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/208737).