Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Reading Foundation for Art as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 268844Trust
Reading Foundation for Art
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Reading Foundation for Art is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about Reading Foundation for Art?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £9,661
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £101,140
- Registered charity number
- 268844
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Trust
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- The Town Hall
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Reading Foundation for Art (number 268844) 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 Reading Foundation for Art do?
The purchase of works of art or other objects of archaeological historical or scientific interest for the benefit of the public in the permanent collection maintained by Reading Borough Council
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Reading Foundation for Art
Answers Reading Foundation for Art 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Reading
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 Reading Foundation for Art registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Foundation for Art yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Reading Foundation for Art. 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 Reading Foundation for Art?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Reading Foundation for Art a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Reading Foundation for Art as a registered charity (number 268844) 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 Reading Foundation for Art's charity number?
- Reading Foundation for Art's charity number is 268844. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 268844?
- Search 268844 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 Reading Foundation for Art do?
- The purchase of works of art or other objects of archaeological historical or scientific interest for the benefit of the public in the permanent collection maintained by Reading Borough Council
- Does Reading Foundation for Art have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Foundation for Art. 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 Reading Foundation for Art?
- Reading Foundation for Art's website listed in our register data is http://www.readingfoundationforart.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.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Reading Foundation for Art?
- The register does not record Reading Foundation for Art as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Reading Foundation for Art registered as a charity?
- Reading Foundation for Art was entered on the register on 28 January 1975.
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.