--- title: "Burgh Society Reading Room — check charity number 1066626 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Burgh Society Reading Room a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1066626. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Banningham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/burgh-society-reading-room retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:26:15.132Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Burgh Society Reading Room is a registered charity (number 1066626) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,803 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Burgh Society Reading Room? Registered charity number 1066626 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Banningham Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,803 ## What does Burgh Society Reading Room do? Fund raising for upkeep of the Reading Room which provides a venue for local activities. ## What causes is Burgh Society Reading Room registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Burgh Society Reading Room yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Burgh Society Reading Room 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=burgh-society-reading-room&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Burgh Society Reading Room a legitimate charity? Yes. Burgh Society Reading Room is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1066626) 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 Burgh Society Reading Room's charity number? Burgh Society Reading Room's charity number is 1066626. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1066626? Search 1066626 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 Burgh Society Reading Room do? Fund raising for upkeep of the Reading Room which provides a venue for local activities. Does Burgh Society Reading Room have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burgh Society Reading Room. 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 Burgh Society Reading Room? Burgh Society Reading Room does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1066626).