--- title: "Blackford Reading Room Trust — check charity number 1089048 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blackford Reading Room Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1089048. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Compton Pauncefoot. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackford-reading-room-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:06:32.004Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blackford Reading Room Trust is a registered charity (number 1089048) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £3,283 (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 Blackford Reading Room Trust? Registered charity number 1089048 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Compton Pauncefoot Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,283 Website [www.blackfordreadingroom.com](http://www.blackfordreadingroom.com/) ## What does Blackford Reading Room Trust do? Community village hall ## What causes is Blackford Reading Room Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackford Reading Room Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackford Reading Room Trust 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=blackford-reading-room-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.blackfordreadingroom.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blackford Reading Room Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Blackford Reading Room Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1089048) 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 Blackford Reading Room Trust's charity number? Blackford Reading Room Trust's charity number is 1089048. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1089048? Search 1089048 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 Blackford Reading Room Trust do? Community village hall Does Blackford Reading Room Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackford Reading Room Trust. 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 Blackford Reading Room Trust? Blackford Reading Room Trust's website is http://www.blackfordreadingroom.com — 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/1089048).