--- title: "Argyle Community Church, Reading — check charity number 1143357 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Argyle Community Church, Reading a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1143357. 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/argyle-community-church-reading retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:07:22.385Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Argyle Community Church, Reading is a registered charity (number 1143357) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £160,317 (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 Argyle Community Church, Reading? Registered charity number 1143357 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £160,317 Website [argylecommunity.church](http://argylecommunity.church/) ## What does Argyle Community Church, Reading do? Argyle Community Church is an independent church which promotes the Christian faith and, for over 100 years, has conducted and supported various activities which bring benefit to our locality and world wide, through worship, prayer and practical means. ## What causes is Argyle Community Church, Reading registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Argyle Community Church, Reading yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Argyle Community Church, Reading 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=argyle-community-church-reading&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://argylecommunity.church/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Argyle Community Church, Reading a legitimate charity? Yes. Argyle Community Church, Reading is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1143357) 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 Argyle Community Church, Reading's charity number? Argyle Community Church, Reading's charity number is 1143357. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1143357? Search 1143357 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 Argyle Community Church, Reading do? Argyle Community Church is an independent church which promotes the Christian faith and, for over 100 years, has conducted and supported various activities which bring benefit to our locality and world wide, through worship, prayer and practical means. Does Argyle Community Church, Reading have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Argyle Community Church, 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 Argyle Community Church, Reading? Argyle Community Church, Reading's website is http://argylecommunity.church — 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/1143357).