Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Abc for Reading as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1040174
Abc for Reading
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Abc for Reading is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.
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What are the key facts about Abc for Reading?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £854
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £896
- Registered charity number
- 1040174
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Stowmarket
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.irlenabcforreading
Quick answer
Abc for Reading (number 1040174) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Abc for Reading do?
To help alleviate difficulties and promote the relief and care for people suffering from the condition known as Irlen Syndrome
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Abc for Reading
Answers Abc for Reading gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- The National Charity for Irlen Syndrome
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Abc for Reading registered for?
General Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Abc for Reading yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Abc for Reading. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Abc for Reading?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Abc for Reading a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Abc for Reading as a registered charity (number 1040174) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Abc for Reading's charity number?
- Abc for Reading's charity number is 1040174. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1040174?
- Search 1040174 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 Abc for Reading do?
- To help alleviate difficulties and promote the relief and care for people suffering from the condition known as Irlen Syndrome
- Does Abc for Reading have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abc for Reading. 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 Abc for Reading?
- Abc for Reading's website listed in our register data is http://www.irlenabcforreading. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Abc for Reading?
- The register does not record Abc for Reading as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Abc for Reading registered as a charity?
- Abc for Reading was entered on the register on 16 August 1994.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.