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Trust House Reading

Our Mission "To Support communities in creating brighter, better and more sustainable futures for all their citizens." Our Purpose Building an international community of people united in a …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Trust House Reading

Counselling for adults, Helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA), Play Therapy and counselling for children and young people, Support Groups, Drop Ins, email support, Website.

Founded
Headquarters
London
Foundation type
CIO
Size
medium
Operating in
24 countries

Mission

Our Mission "To Support communities in creating brighter, better and more sustainable futures for all their citizens." Our Purpose Building an international community of people united in a common goal of making an impact on global issues, raising awareness of the need for protection of our environment, and meeting the challenges presented by natural and unexpected disasters.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (24)
Australia Botswana Brazil Cambodia Costa Rica Fiji Germany Ghana Guatemala India Kenya Mexico Mozambique Nepal Nicaragua Peru South Africa Sri Lanka Thailand Uganda United Kingdom United States Vanuatu Zimbabwe

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Trust House Reading with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 78% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 83 places it in the top 10% of the 4,903 social services charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Trust House Reading is a registered social services nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £650K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Trust House Reading's registered charity number is 1174926. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Trust House Reading has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Trust House Reading is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is International House, United Kingdom.

Based on official tax filings, Trust House Reading has £650K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Trust House Reading is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a CIO. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £650K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Trust House Reading. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Trust House Reading is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Counselling for adults, Helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA), Play Therapy and counselling for children and young people, Support Groups, Drop Ins, email support, Website. Trust House Reading is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among social services charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £650K is comparable to the peer average of £662K.

Trust House Reading is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.

You can verify Trust House Reading in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Trust House Reading directly through its donation page (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/helping-our-orphanage-in-zimbabwe/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Trust House Reading are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Trust House Reading is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Trust House Reading was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. TRUST HOUSE READING is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Trustee

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
A-LEVELS 2023: Queen Anne’s School - Reading Today Online
Aug 2023
rdg.today
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Reading family fun day to raise awareness about child sexual exploitation is this weekend - getreading.co.uk
Mar 2017
www.getreading.co.uk
Safe sex advice and free condoms for young people in Berkshire - getreading.co.uk
Aug 2016
www.getreading.co.uk
Volunteering in Reading: Digital champions, gardening and DIY opportunities - getreading.co.uk
May 2016
www.getreading.co.uk
Elephant in the Room: Sexual violence awareness event held in Broad Street - getreading.co.uk
Aug 2015
www.getreading.co.uk
New centre for victims of rape and sexual abuse will open in Reading - getreading.co.uk
Mar 2014
www.getreading.co.uk

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services this charity 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Trust House Reading

What is Trust House Reading?
Trust House Reading is a social services cio based in London, United Kingdom. Counselling for adults, Helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA), Play Therapy and counselling for children and young people, Support Groups, Drop Ins, email support, Website.
When was Trust House Reading founded?
Trust House Reading was founded in 2017.
Where is Trust House Reading located?
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The charity operates in 24 countries.
What is Trust House Reading's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Trust House Reading trustworthy?
Trust House Reading has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Trust House Reading's website?
https://www.trusthousereading.org
Are donations to Trust House Reading tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.