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title: "Reading Refocus — check charity number 1048962 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Reading Refocus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1048962. 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-refocus
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:22:29.551Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Reading Refocus is a registered charity (number 1048962) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £32,039 (year ending 2020-03-31). 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 Refocus?

Registered charity number

1048962

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Reading

Latest income (year ending 2020-03-31)

£32,039

Website

[www.readingrefocus.co.uk](http://www.readingrefocus.co.uk/)

## What does Reading Refocus do?

REFOCUS WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITS BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS MAINLY OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC ORIGIN IN AND AROUND READING, BERKSHIRE WHO ARE EITHER INVOLVED IN CRIME OR AT RISK OF BECOMING SO. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH MENTORING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELLING, COACHING, IN-SCHOOL PROJECTS AND HOLIDAY PROVISIONS.

## What causes is Reading Refocus registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Refocus yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Refocus 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Reading Refocus a legitimate charity?

Yes. Reading Refocus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1048962) 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 Refocus's charity number?

Reading Refocus's charity number is 1048962. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1048962?

Search 1048962 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 Refocus do?

REFOCUS WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITS BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS MAINLY OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC ORIGIN IN AND AROUND READING, BERKSHIRE WHO ARE EITHER INVOLVED IN CRIME OR AT RISK OF BECOMING SO. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH MENTORING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELLING, COACHING, IN-SCHOOL PROJECTS AND HOLIDAY PROVISIONS.

Does Reading Refocus have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Refocus. 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 Refocus?

Reading Refocus's website is http://www.readingrefocus.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/1048962).