--- title: "The Earley Charitable Trust — check charity number 283068 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Earley Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283068. General Charitable Purposes 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/the-earley-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:56:01.845Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Earley Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 283068) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £122,320 (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 The Earley Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 283068 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £122,320 Website [ecfreading.org](https://ecfreading.org/) ## What does The Earley Charitable Trust do? General Charitable PurposesRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefReligious activities ## What causes is The Earley Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Earley Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Earley Charitable Trust 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-earley-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://ecfreading.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Earley Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Earley Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283068) 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 Earley Charitable Trust's charity number? The Earley Charitable Trust's charity number is 283068. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 283068? Search 283068 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 Earley Charitable Trust do? General Charitable PurposesRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefReligious activities Does The Earley Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Earley Charitable Trust. 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 Earley Charitable Trust? The Earley Charitable Trust's website is https://ecfreading.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](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/283068).