--- title: "Bengali Cultural Society, Reading — check charity number 1161671 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bengali Cultural Society, Reading a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161671. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Tilehurst. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bengali-cultural-society-reading retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:45:14.628Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bengali Cultural Society, Reading is a registered charity (number 1161671) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £63,780 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 Bengali Cultural Society, Reading? Registered charity number 1161671 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tilehurst Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £63,780 Website [www.bcsreading.co.uk](http://www.bcsreading.co.uk/) ## What does Bengali Cultural Society, Reading do? We organise a series of cultural, art and heritage related programmes that are usually delivered free of charge, on a charitable basis, to all participants and the audience. ## What causes is Bengali Cultural Society, Reading registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bengali Cultural Society, Reading yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bengali Cultural Society, 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=bengali-cultural-society-reading&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bcsreading.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bengali Cultural Society, Reading a legitimate charity? Yes. Bengali Cultural Society, Reading is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161671) 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 Bengali Cultural Society, Reading's charity number? Bengali Cultural Society, Reading's charity number is 1161671. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161671? Search 1161671 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 Bengali Cultural Society, Reading do? We organise a series of cultural, art and heritage related programmes that are usually delivered free of charge, on a charitable basis, to all participants and the audience. Does Bengali Cultural Society, Reading have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bengali Cultural Society, 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 Bengali Cultural Society, Reading? Bengali Cultural Society, Reading's website is http://www.bcsreading.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/1161671).