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title: "Reading Hillel House — check charity number 281837 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Reading Hillel House a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281837. 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-hillel-house
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:24:23.847Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Reading Hillel House is a registered charity (number 281837) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2 (year ending 2017-03-31). 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 Hillel House?

Registered charity number

281837

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Reading

Latest income (year ending 2017-03-31)

£2

## What causes is Reading Hillel House registered for?

Education/trainingAccommodation/housingReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Hillel House yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Hillel House 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Reading Hillel House a legitimate charity?

Yes. Reading Hillel House is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281837) 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 Hillel House's charity number?

Reading Hillel House's charity number is 281837. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 281837?

Search 281837 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 Hillel House do?

Reading Hillel House is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; accommodation/housing; religious activities. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Reading Hillel House have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Hillel House. 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 Hillel House?

Reading Hillel House does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/281837).