--- title: "Reading Street Pastors — check charity number 1200501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Street Pastors a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200501. Religious Activities charity based in St Marys Gate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-street-pastors retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:25:13.589Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Street Pastors is a registered charity (number 1200501) 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 £78,863 (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 Street Pastors? Registered charity number 1200501 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St Marys Gate Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £78,863 Website [streetpastors.org/locations/reading](https://streetpastors.org/locations/reading/) ## What does Reading Street Pastors do? Reading Street Pastors are an initiative of Ascension Trust comprising of church based, referenced, DBS checked, AT trained and uniformed individuals who patrol our town and neighbourhoods engaging with anyone who needs help by caring, listening and helping. We also have community, rail & college pastors. We also support the First Stop initative providing a safe space & first aid support. ## What causes is Reading Street Pastors registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Street Pastors yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Street Pastors 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-street-pastors&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://streetpastors.org/locations/reading/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Street Pastors a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Street Pastors is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200501) 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 Street Pastors's charity number? Reading Street Pastors's charity number is 1200501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200501? Search 1200501 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 Street Pastors do? Reading Street Pastors are an initiative of Ascension Trust comprising of church based, referenced, DBS checked, AT trained and uniformed individuals who patrol our town and neighbourhoods engaging with anyone who needs help by caring, listening and helping. We also have community, rail & college pastors. We also support the First Stop initative providing a safe space & first aid support. Does Reading Street Pastors have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Street Pastors. 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 Street Pastors? Reading Street Pastors's website is https://streetpastors.org/locations/reading/ — 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/1200501).