--- title: "Reading Rugby Foundation — check charity number 1196695 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Rugby Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196695. Amateur Sport charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-rugby-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:37.708Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Rugby Foundation is a registered charity (number 1196695) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £16,115 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Rugby Foundation? Registered charity number 1196695 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £16,115 ## What does Reading Rugby Foundation do? For the public benefit to promote community participation in the sport of rugby football in Reading and the surrounding area, particularly but not exclusively amongst underrepresented groups such as young people from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, women and girls and people of mixed ability, by providing grants of financial assistance to charities, voluntary organisations and ## What causes is Reading Rugby Foundation registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Rugby Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Rugby Foundation 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-rugby-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Rugby Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Rugby Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196695) 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 Rugby Foundation's charity number? Reading Rugby Foundation's charity number is 1196695. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196695? Search 1196695 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 Rugby Foundation do? For the public benefit to promote community participation in the sport of rugby football in Reading and the surrounding area, particularly but not exclusively amongst underrepresented groups such as young people from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, women and girls and people of mixed ability, by providing grants of financial assistance to charities, voluntary organisations and Does Reading Rugby Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Rugby Foundation. 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 Rugby Foundation? Reading Rugby Foundation 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/1196695).