--- title: "Reading Family Church — check charity number 1147465 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Family Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147465. Education/training charity based in 448a Basingstoke Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-family-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:31:36.835Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Family Church is a registered charity (number 1147465) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £1,510,290 (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 Family Church? Registered charity number 1147465 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 448a Basingstoke Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,510,290 Website [www.readingfamilychurch.org.uk](http://www.readingfamilychurch.org.uk/) ## What does Reading Family Church do? The primary objective of the Charity is to advance the Christian religion. A secondary objective is to provide relief for ages persons and those in conditions of need and hardship. ## What causes is Reading Family Church registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Family Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Family Church 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-family-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readingfamilychurch.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Family Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Family Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147465) 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 Family Church's charity number? Reading Family Church's charity number is 1147465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147465? Search 1147465 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 Family Church do? The primary objective of the Charity is to advance the Christian religion. A secondary objective is to provide relief for ages persons and those in conditions of need and hardship. Does Reading Family Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Family Church. 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 Family Church? Reading Family Church's website is http://www.readingfamilychurch.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/1147465).