--- title: "Reading Dispensary Trust — check charity number 203943 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Dispensary Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 203943. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 16 Wokingham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-dispensary-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:59.983Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Dispensary Trust is a registered charity (number 203943) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £54,351 (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 Reading Dispensary Trust? Registered charity number 203943 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 16 Wokingham Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £54,351 Website [www.readingdispensarytrust.org.uk](http://www.readingdispensarytrust.org.uk/) ## What does Reading Dispensary Trust do? Grants for the benefit of individuals generally on application by Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and Voluntary Organisations when statutory provision cannot be used.Activity is restricted to helping people who live within a 7 mile radius from the centre of Reading who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm. ## What causes is Reading Dispensary Trust registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Dispensary Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Dispensary Trust 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-dispensary-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readingdispensarytrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Dispensary Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Dispensary Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 203943) 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 Dispensary Trust's charity number? Reading Dispensary Trust's charity number is 203943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 203943? Search 203943 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 Dispensary Trust do? Grants for the benefit of individuals generally on application by Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and Voluntary Organisations when statutory provision cannot be used.Activity is restricted to helping people who live within a 7 mile radius from the centre of Reading who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm. Does Reading Dispensary Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Dispensary Trust. 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 Dispensary Trust? Reading Dispensary Trust's website is http://www.readingdispensarytrust.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/203943).