--- title: "West Midlands Readers' Network — charity 1197640 | CharityCompare" description: "West Midlands Readers' Network (charity 1197640): income £33,738 (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-midlands-readers-network retrieved: 2026-10-07T06:18:04.619Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1197640CIO WM # West Midlands Readers' Network Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data West Midlands Readers' Network is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.wmreadersnetwork.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1197640&subId=0) Work at West Midlands Readers' Network? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-midlands-readers-network&type=claim&name=West%20Midlands%20Readers) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about West Midlands Readers' Network? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £33,738 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £33,106 Registered charity number 1197640 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Gibb Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.wmreadersnetwork.co.uk](https://www.wmreadersnetwork.co.uk/) Quick answer West Midlands Readers' Network (number 1197640) 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 West Midlands Readers' Network do? The West Midlands Readers' Network promotes education and appreciation in the subject of creative literature by the provision of educational programmes, literary publications and performances, and by supporting a network of book groups and readers groups in the West Midlands region of England. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Midlands Readers' Network Answers West Midlands Readers' Network gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are West Midlands Readers' Network's highest-paid staff paid? West Midlands Readers' Network's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record West Midlands Readers' Network as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. West Midlands Readers' Network's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 24 January 2022 Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 West Midlands Readers' Network registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Midlands Readers' Network yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West Midlands Readers' Network. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to West Midlands Readers' Network? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-midlands-readers-network&type=claim&name=West%20Midlands%20Readers) [Visit charity website](https://www.wmreadersnetwork.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Midlands Readers' Network a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists West Midlands Readers' Network as a registered charity (number 1197640) 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 West Midlands Readers' Network's charity number? West Midlands Readers' Network's charity number is 1197640. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197640? Search 1197640 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 West Midlands Readers' Network do? The West Midlands Readers' Network promotes education and appreciation in the subject of creative literature by the provision of educational programmes, literary publications and performances, and by supporting a network of book groups and readers groups in the West Midlands region of England. Does West Midlands Readers' Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Midlands Readers' Network. 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 West Midlands Readers' Network? West Midlands Readers' Network's website listed in our register data is https://www.wmreadersnetwork.co.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. How much is West Midlands Readers' Network's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. West Midlands Readers' Network's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to West Midlands Readers' Network? The register does not record West Midlands Readers' Network as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are West Midlands Readers' Network's trustees paid? West Midlands Readers' Network's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was West Midlands Readers' Network registered as a charity? West Midlands Readers' Network was entered on the register on 24 January 2022. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1197640&subId=0).