--- title: "The Croydon Reading Room — check charity number 1185668 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Croydon Reading Room a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185668. Recreation 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-reading-room retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:47:04.940Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Croydon Reading Room is a registered charity (number 1185668) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £8,350 (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 The Croydon Reading Room? Registered charity number 1185668 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Croydon Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,350 Website [www.croydonreadingroom.co.uk](https://www.croydonreadingroom.co.uk/) ## What does The Croydon Reading Room do? The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Croydon cum Clopton village in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding communities without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. For the purposes of facilitating meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure for the benefit of the local community. ## What causes is The Croydon Reading Room registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Croydon Reading Room yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Croydon Reading Room 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-reading-room&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.croydonreadingroom.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Croydon Reading Room a legitimate charity? Yes. The Croydon Reading Room is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185668) 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 Reading Room's charity number? The Croydon Reading Room's charity number is 1185668. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185668? Search 1185668 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 Reading Room do? The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Croydon cum Clopton village in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding communities without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. For the purposes of facilitating meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure for the benefit of the local community. Does The Croydon Reading Room have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Croydon Reading Room. 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 Reading Room? The Croydon Reading Room's website is https://www.croydonreadingroom.co.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/1185668).