--- title: "Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading — check charity number 1136446 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1136446. Education/training charity based in Reading. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/red-balloon-learner-centre-reading retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:18:54.270Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a registered charity (number 1136446) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £862,486 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading? Registered charity number 1136446 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £862,486 Website [www.redballoonlearner.org.uk](http://www.redballoonlearner.org.uk/) ## What does Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading do? To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and face-to-face support. ## What causes is Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 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=red-balloon-learner-centre-reading&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.redballoonlearner.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading a legitimate charity? Yes. Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1136446) 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 Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading's charity number? Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading's charity number is 1136446. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1136446? Search 1136446 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 Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading do? To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and face-to-face support. Does Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading. 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 Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading? Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading's website is http://www.redballoonlearner.org.uk — 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/1136446).