--- title: "Reading Families' Forum CIO — check charity number 1166585 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Families' Forum CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166585. Education/training 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-families-forum-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:30.748Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Families' Forum CIO is a registered charity (number 1166585) 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 £58,693 (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 Families' Forum CIO? Registered charity number 1166585 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £58,693 Website [www.readingfamiliesforum.co.uk](http://www.readingfamiliesforum.co.uk/) ## What does Reading Families' Forum CIO do? To enable young people aged 0 to 25 years with disabilities or special educational needs and their families to meet and discuss issues with service providers in Reading Borough Council, and local NHS and voluntary sector. To represent parents' and carers' views to these providers and work to coproduce policy. To promote best practice in these services. ## What causes is Reading Families' Forum CIO registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Families' Forum CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Families' Forum 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](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-families-forum-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readingfamiliesforum.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Families' Forum CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Families' Forum CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166585) 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 Families' Forum CIO's charity number? Reading Families' Forum CIO's charity number is 1166585. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166585? Search 1166585 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 Families' Forum CIO do? To enable young people aged 0 to 25 years with disabilities or special educational needs and their families to meet and discuss issues with service providers in Reading Borough Council, and local NHS and voluntary sector. To represent parents' and carers' views to these providers and work to coproduce policy. To promote best practice in these services. Does Reading Families' Forum CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Families' Forum 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 Families' Forum CIO? Reading Families' Forum CIO's website is http://www.readingfamiliesforum.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/1166585).