--- title: "Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin — check charity number 266810 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266810. Religious Activities charity based in 2 Chain Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-minster-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:12:38.533Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin is a registered charity (number 266810) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £177,354 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin? Registered charity number 266810 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 2 Chain Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £177,354 Website [www.readingminster.org.uk](http://www.readingminster.org.uk/) ## What does Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin do? It is the responsibility of the Minster Parochial Church Council to co-operate with the incumbent in the administration of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Reading Minster of St Mary The Virgin & to engage in the mission & ministry of the parish. This involves pastoral care, daily services, special borough & county services & numerous carol services at Christmas. ## What causes is Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin 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-minster-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readingminster.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266810) 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 Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin's charity number? Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin's charity number is 266810. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266810? Search 266810 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 Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin do? It is the responsibility of the Minster Parochial Church Council to co-operate with the incumbent in the administration of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Reading Minster of St Mary The Virgin & to engage in the mission & ministry of the parish. This involves pastoral care, daily services, special borough & county services & numerous carol services at Christmas. Does Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin. 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 Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin? Reading Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin's website is http://www.readingminster.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/266810).