READING ALMSHOUSE CHARITY
Registration #1152759 · Registered
www.readingalmshouses.org.ukannabel@readingalmshouses.org.uk
PENTON HOUSE 58 LONGSHIPS WAY RG2 0GP
The provision of housing accommodation to those in need who have resided within twenty miles of St Mary's Church, St Mary's Butts, Reading for not less than three years preceding the time of appointment as a resident.
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About READING ALMSHOUSE CHARITY
READING ALMSHOUSE CHARITY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1152759). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), READING ALMSHOUSE CHARITY reported a total income of £992,158 and total expenditure of £887,012, a spending ratio of 89% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, READING ALMSHOUSE CHARITY describes its activities as follows: The provision of housing accommodation to those in need who have resided within twenty miles of St Mary's Church, St Mary's Butts, Reading for not less than three years preceding the time of appointment as a resident. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for READING ALMSHOUSE CHARITY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 89.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £992,158 | £887,012 | 89% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026