--- title: "Barnwood Reading Room CIO — check charity number 1193534 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barnwood Reading Room CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193534. Recreation charity based in Gloucester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barnwood-reading-room-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:25.545Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barnwood Reading Room CIO is a registered charity (number 1193534) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £16,284 (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 Barnwood Reading Room CIO? Registered charity number 1193534 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Gloucester Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £16,284 Website [www.barnwoodreadingroom.co.uk](http://www.barnwoodreadingroom.co.uk/) ## What does Barnwood Reading Room CIO do? Village Hall hired out to the local community ## What causes is Barnwood Reading Room CIO registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barnwood Reading Room CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barnwood Reading Room CIO 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=barnwood-reading-room-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barnwoodreadingroom.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barnwood Reading Room CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Barnwood Reading Room CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193534) 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 Barnwood Reading Room CIO's charity number? Barnwood Reading Room CIO's charity number is 1193534. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193534? Search 1193534 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 Barnwood Reading Room CIO do? Village Hall hired out to the local community Does Barnwood Reading Room CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barnwood Reading Room CIO. 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 Barnwood Reading Room CIO? Barnwood Reading Room CIO's website is http://www.barnwoodreadingroom.co.uk — 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/1193534).