--- title: "Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit — check charity number 1074557 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1074557. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Reading. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-community-welfare-rights-unit retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:31:18.142Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit is a registered charity (number 1074557) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £171,582 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Community Welfare Rights Unit? Registered charity number 1074557 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £171,582 Website [readingspecialist.co.uk](http://readingspecialist.co.uk/) ## What does Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit do? Specialist Advice on Welfare Benefits. ## What causes is Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit 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-community-welfare-rights-unit&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://readingspecialist.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1074557) 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 Community Welfare Rights Unit's charity number? Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit's charity number is 1074557. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1074557? Search 1074557 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 Community Welfare Rights Unit do? Specialist Advice on Welfare Benefits. Does Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit. 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 Community Welfare Rights Unit? Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit's website is http://readingspecialist.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/1074557).