Is Readers International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Readers International as a registered charity (number 295396) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Readers International's charity number?

Readers International's charity number is 295396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 295396?

Search 295396 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.

Does Readers International have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Readers International. 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 Readers International?

Readers International's website listed in our register data is http://www.readersinternational.org. 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 Readers International registered as a charity?

Readers International was entered on the register on 12 November 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02055063).

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Readers International

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Readers International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Readers International?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,937
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,886
Registered charity number: 295396
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 8 Strathray Gardens
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.readersinternational.org

Quick answer

Readers International (number 295396) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Readers International do?

Readers International promotes the advancement of education by making available to the reading public literary works of merit in translation, works that would not otherwise be available in English.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Readers International

Answers Readers International gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Readers International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 November 1986
Company number: 02055063 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Readers International registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Readers International yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Readers International. 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 Readers International?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Readers International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Readers International as a registered charity (number 295396) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Readers International's charity number?: Readers International's charity number is 295396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 295396?: Search 295396 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 Readers International do?: Readers International promotes the advancement of education by making available to the reading public literary works of merit in translation, works that would not otherwise be available in English.
Does Readers International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Readers International. 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 Readers International?: Readers International's website listed in our register data is http://www.readersinternational.org. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Readers International?: The register records Readers International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Readers International registered as a charity?: Readers International was entered on the register on 12 November 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02055063).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.