--- title: "The Reading Rooms — check charity number 301252 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Reading Rooms a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 301252. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Billericay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-reading-rooms retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:38:32.437Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Reading Rooms is a registered charity (number 301252) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £19,579 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Reading Rooms? Registered charity number 301252 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Billericay Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £19,579 Website [www.thereadingrooms.org](http://www.thereadingrooms.org/) ## What does The Reading Rooms do? Management of The Reading Rooms, a community hall and conference room facility in High Street, Billericay, Essex. The Rooms are hired out to local charitable, non-profit, and commercial organisations, and to private citizens. ## What causes is The Reading Rooms registered for? General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Reading Rooms yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Reading Rooms 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-reading-rooms&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thereadingrooms.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Reading Rooms a legitimate charity? Yes. The Reading Rooms is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 301252) 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 Reading Rooms's charity number? The Reading Rooms's charity number is 301252. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 301252? Search 301252 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 Reading Rooms do? Management of The Reading Rooms, a community hall and conference room facility in High Street, Billericay, Essex. The Rooms are hired out to local charitable, non-profit, and commercial organisations, and to private citizens. Does The Reading Rooms have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Reading Rooms. 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 Reading Rooms? The Reading Rooms's website is http://www.thereadingrooms.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/301252).