Is The Reader Organisation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Reader Organisation as a registered charity (number SC043054) 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 The Reader Organisation's charity number?

The Reader Organisation's charity number is SC043054. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043054?

Search SC043054 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 The Reader Organisation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Reader Organisation. 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 The Reader Organisation?

The Reader Organisation's website listed in our register data is http://www.thereader.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 The Reader Organisation registered as a charity?

The Reader Organisation was entered on the register on 28 March 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043054Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Reader Organisation

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

The Reader Organisation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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 The Reader Organisation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,586,647
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,883,069
Registered charity number: SC043054
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.thereader.org.uk

Quick answer

The Reader Organisation (number SC043054) 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 The Reader Organisation do?

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of citizens and inhabitants of the United Kingdom and other countries, in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health, the relief of poverty, distress and sickness, the promotion of social inclusion and furtherance of community especially through reading and literature-based activities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Reader Organisation

Answers The Reader Organisation 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: 28 March 2012
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is The Reader Organisation registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Reader Organisation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Reader Organisation. 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 The Reader Organisation?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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 The Reader Organisation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Reader Organisation as a registered charity (number SC043054) 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 The Reader Organisation's charity number?: The Reader Organisation's charity number is SC043054. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043054?: Search SC043054 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 The Reader Organisation do?: To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of citizens and inhabitants of the United Kingdom and other countries, in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health, the relief of poverty, distress and sickness, the promotion of social inclusion and furtherance of community especially through reading and literature-based activities.
Does The Reader Organisation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Reader Organisation. 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 The Reader Organisation?: The Reader Organisation's website listed in our register data is http://www.thereader.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 The Reader Organisation registered as a charity?: The Reader Organisation was entered on the register on 28 March 2012.

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.