--- title: "Reading Room and Village Institute — check charity number 271646 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Room and Village Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271646. Religious Activities charity based in Icomb. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-room-and-village-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:11:37.828Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Room and Village Institute is a registered charity (number 271646) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £7,303 (year ending 2025-01-01). 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 Room and Village Institute? Registered charity number 271646 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Icomb Latest income (year ending 2025-01-01) £7,303 ## What does Reading Room and Village Institute do? Village hall is used regularly by local church for coffee & meetings. Many social events e.g. dinners, bingo, quiz nights, flower shows. Funds raised from some of these events are used towards upkeep of church & hall. Village hall is an excellent facility for creating good community life & spirit. ## What causes is Reading Room and Village Institute registered for? Religious ActivitiesAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Room and Village Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Room and Village Institute 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-room-and-village-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Room and Village Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Room and Village Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271646) 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 Room and Village Institute's charity number? Reading Room and Village Institute's charity number is 271646. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271646? Search 271646 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 Room and Village Institute do? Village hall is used regularly by local church for coffee & meetings. Many social events e.g. dinners, bingo, quiz nights, flower shows. Funds raised from some of these events are used towards upkeep of church & hall. Village hall is an excellent facility for creating good community life & spirit. Does Reading Room and Village Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Room and Village Institute. 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 Room and Village Institute? Reading Room and Village Institute 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/271646).