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Registered charity · No. 1198956CIOTaylor drive

The Simon Read Foundation

The Simon Read Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, disability, based in Taylor drive.

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The Simon Read Foundation is a registered charity (number 1198956) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £12,709 (year ending 2023-08-21). 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 Simon Read Foundation?

Registered charity number
1198956
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Taylor drive
Latest income (year ending 2023-08-21)
£12,709

What does The Simon Read Foundation do?

The Simon Read Foundation grants Gifts to children and young people between 5 - 17yrs whohave life limiting disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses in the form of holidays, adventuredays, treats, trips and respite with their family who would otherwise be unable to undertakethese activities due to financial hardship

What causes is The Simon Read Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Simon Read Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Simon Read Foundation 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Simon Read Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Simon Read Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198956) 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 Simon Read Foundation's charity number?
The Simon Read Foundation's charity number is 1198956. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1198956?
Search 1198956 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 Simon Read Foundation do?
The Simon Read Foundation grants Gifts to children and young people between 5 - 17yrs whohave life limiting disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses in the form of holidays, adventuredays, treats, trips and respite with their family who would otherwise be unable to undertakethese activities due to financial hardship
Does The Simon Read Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Simon Read Foundation. 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 Simon Read Foundation?
The Simon Read Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.