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Registered charity · No. 1140731Charitable companyMilward Centre

Reading YMCA

Reading YMCA is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Milward Centre.

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Reading YMCA is a registered charity (number 1140731) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,106,732 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 YMCA?

Registered charity number
1140731
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Milward Centre
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£1,106,732

What does Reading YMCA do?

Supported Housing for 40 YP aged 16-25 Training & Support; Community Cafe & Pre-School, Workshop for alternative education. Sports Centre and facilities for fitness and social activities. Links with 1st Reading Sea Scouts. Strategic aims - Be a leading voluntary Christian faith based organisation & an exemplar in work with young people in supported housing, children & youth work & leadership.

What causes is Reading YMCA registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading YMCA yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reading YMCA a legitimate charity?
Yes. Reading YMCA is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140731) 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 YMCA's charity number?
Reading YMCA's charity number is 1140731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1140731?
Search 1140731 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 YMCA do?
Supported Housing for 40 YP aged 16-25 Training & Support; Community Cafe & Pre-School, Workshop for alternative education. Sports Centre and facilities for fitness and social activities. Links with 1st Reading Sea Scouts. Strategic aims - Be a leading voluntary Christian faith based organisation & an exemplar in work with young people in supported housing, children & youth work & leadership.
Does Reading YMCA have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading YMCA. 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 YMCA?
Reading YMCA's website is http://www.ymcareading.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.