Is William Henry Read for Recreation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists William Henry Read for Recreation as a registered charity (number 523545) 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 William Henry Read for Recreation's charity number?

William Henry Read for Recreation's charity number is 523545. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 523545?

Search 523545 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 William Henry Read for Recreation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Henry Read for Recreation. 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 William Henry Read for Recreation?

William Henry Read for Recreation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was William Henry Read for Recreation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for William Henry Read for Recreation: William H Read Charity for Recreation Ground.

When was William Henry Read for Recreation registered as a charity?

William Henry Read for Recreation was entered on the register on 8 July 1966.

Registered charity · No. 523545

William Henry Read for Recreation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

William Henry Read for Recreation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include amateur sport, recreation.

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What are the key facts about William Henry Read for Recreation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £127
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £100
Registered charity number: 523545
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Leeds
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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William Henry Read for Recreation (number 523545) 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 William Henry Read for Recreation do?

Making grants to organisations for sports and recreational activities relating to children and young persons resident within the parishes of Chapel Allerton and Potternewton, Leeds

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for William Henry Read for Recreation

Answers William Henry Read for Recreation 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 does not record William Henry Read for Recreation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 July 1966
Previous names on the register: William H Read Charity for Recreation Ground
Where it says it operates: Leeds City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 William Henry Read for Recreation registered for?

Amateur SportRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for William Henry Read for Recreation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score William Henry Read for Recreation. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is William Henry Read for Recreation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists William Henry Read for Recreation as a registered charity (number 523545) 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 William Henry Read for Recreation's charity number?: William Henry Read for Recreation's charity number is 523545. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 523545?: Search 523545 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 William Henry Read for Recreation do?: Making grants to organisations for sports and recreational activities relating to children and young persons resident within the parishes of Chapel Allerton and Potternewton, Leeds
Does William Henry Read for Recreation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Henry Read for Recreation. 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 William Henry Read for Recreation?: William Henry Read for Recreation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to William Henry Read for Recreation?: The register does not record William Henry Read for Recreation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was William Henry Read for Recreation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for William Henry Read for Recreation: William H Read Charity for Recreation Ground.
When was William Henry Read for Recreation registered as a charity?: William Henry Read for Recreation was entered on the register on 8 July 1966.

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.