--- title: "Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room — check charity number 280490 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280490. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Bucknowle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-knowle-working-men-s-reading-room retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:34:39.372Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room is a registered charity (number 280490) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £2,421 (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 Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room? Registered charity number 280490 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bucknowle Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,421 ## What does Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room do? none in this year ## What causes is Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Knowle Working Men's 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=church-knowle-working-men-s-reading-room&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280490) 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 Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room's charity number? Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room's charity number is 280490. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280490? Search 280490 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 Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room do? none in this year Does Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Knowle Working Men's 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 Church Knowle Working Men's Reading Room? Church Knowle Working Men's 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/280490).