Is READ Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists READ Foundation as a registered charity (number SC052632) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is READ Foundation's charity number?

READ Foundation's charity number is SC052632. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052632?

Search SC052632 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does READ Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for READ Foundation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to READ Foundation?

READ Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.readfoundation.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was READ Foundation registered as a charity?

READ Foundation was entered on the register on 21 June 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052632Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

READ Foundation

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

READ Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about READ Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,082,828
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,105,776
Registered charity number: SC052632
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.readfoundation.org.uk

Quick answer

READ Foundation (number SC052632) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does READ Foundation do?

For public benefit to promote the education including social, moral and physical training of people of any age anywhere in the world in such ways as the organisation thinks fit including but not limited to by the establishment, maintenance and assistance of schools, colleges and other institutions. the prevention or the relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing grants, items and services to the individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. relief of financial need and suffering amongst victims of natural or other kinds of disa…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for READ Foundation

Answers READ Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 June 2023
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is READ Foundation registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for READ Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score READ Foundation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to READ Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is READ Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists READ Foundation as a registered charity (number SC052632) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is READ Foundation's charity number?: READ Foundation's charity number is SC052632. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052632?: Search SC052632 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does READ Foundation do?: For public benefit to promote the education including social, moral and physical training of people of any age anywhere in the world in such ways as the organisation thinks fit including but not limited to by the establishment, maintenance and assistance of schools, colleges and other institutions. the prevention or the relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing grants, items and services to the individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. relief of financial need and suffering amongst victims of natural or other kinds of disa…
Does READ Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for READ Foundation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to READ Foundation?: READ Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.readfoundation.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was READ Foundation registered as a charity?: READ Foundation was entered on the register on 21 June 2023.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.