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Registered charity · No. 1172563CIORichmond Road

Reading Culture CIO

Reading Culture CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Richmond Road.

Quick answer

Reading Culture CIO is a registered charity (number 1172563) 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 £54,050 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Culture CIO?

Registered charity number
1172563
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Richmond Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
£54,050

What does Reading Culture CIO do?

As partner to the Bradford Literature Festival, Reading Culture looks at educational and school needs.

What causes is Reading Culture CIO registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Culture CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Culture CIO 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reading Culture CIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. Reading Culture CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172563) 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 Culture CIO's charity number?
Reading Culture CIO's charity number is 1172563. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1172563?
Search 1172563 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 Culture CIO do?
As partner to the Bradford Literature Festival, Reading Culture looks at educational and school needs.
Does Reading Culture CIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Culture CIO. 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 Culture CIO?
Reading Culture CIO's website is https://www.bradfordlitfest.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.