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title: "Reading Room — check charity number 226276 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Reading Room a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 226276. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-room
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:07:19.295Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Reading Room is a registered charity (number 226276) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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?

Registered charity number

226276

Status

Registered (active)

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Room 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.
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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&type=claim)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Reading Room a legitimate charity?

Yes. Reading Room is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 226276) 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's charity number?

Reading Room's charity number is 226276. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 226276?

Search 226276 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 do?

Reading Room is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities.

Does Reading Room have reviews and complaints?

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

Reading Room 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/226276).