--- title: "The Croydon Dyslexia Association — check charity number 289947 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Croydon Dyslexia Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289947. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-croydon-dyslexia-association retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:49:57.689Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Croydon Dyslexia Association is a registered charity (number 289947) 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. Its latest reported income was £21,345 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 The Croydon Dyslexia Association? Registered charity number 289947 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Croydon Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £21,345 Website [www.croydononline.org/dyslexia](http://www.croydononline.org/dyslexia) ## What does The Croydon Dyslexia Association do? The Croydon Dyslexia Association is affiliated to the British Dyslexia Association. Our aim is to support teachers, parents, young people & children in the Croydon area who are affected by dyslexia or associated specific learning difficulties. We work closely with the Croydon SENSS team, the Borough's Library Service & we also support& liaise with a local adult dyslexia group. ## What causes is The Croydon Dyslexia Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Croydon Dyslexia Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Croydon Dyslexia Association 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=the-croydon-dyslexia-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.croydononline.org/dyslexia) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Croydon Dyslexia Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Croydon Dyslexia Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289947) 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 The Croydon Dyslexia Association's charity number? The Croydon Dyslexia Association's charity number is 289947. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 289947? Search 289947 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 The Croydon Dyslexia Association do? The Croydon Dyslexia Association is affiliated to the British Dyslexia Association. Our aim is to support teachers, parents, young people & children in the Croydon area who are affected by dyslexia or associated specific learning difficulties. We work closely with the Croydon SENSS team, the Borough's Library Service & we also support& liaise with a local adult dyslexia group. Does The Croydon Dyslexia Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Croydon Dyslexia Association. 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 The Croydon Dyslexia Association? The Croydon Dyslexia Association's website is http://www.croydononline.org/dyslexia — 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/289947).