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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 205513
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The Reading Room Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 205513. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “Grants to local organisations and donations to individuals living in Wiveliscombe inclduding Elderly and grants to young people for educational purposes.” Its charitable objects are: “The support and maintenance of a Reading Room; in the event of there being at any time no such Room, the income to be applied towards the provision of lectures on literary subjects for the benefit of the inhabitants.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £2,649 and spending of £2,940.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,649
Latest spending
£2,940
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £2,649 | £2,940 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,580 | £2,000 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,544 | £5,423 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.3k | £1,100 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,537 | £1,650 |
Charitable objects
The support and maintenance of a Reading Room; in the event of there being at any time no such Room, the income to be applied towards the provision of lectures on literary subjects for the benefit of the inhabitants.
Where it operates
Somerset
- Trustees
- 9
What The Reading Room Charity funds
The Reading Room Charity is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £13.1k in total.
How to apply to The Reading Room Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Reading Room Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wiveliscombe.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Reading Room Charity
Is The Reading Room Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Reading Room Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Reading Room Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.
Does The Reading Room Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Reading Room Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Reading Room Charity give each year?
The register does not break out The Reading Room Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,940. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,623 a year.
How large is The Reading Room Charity?
In its latest reported year The Reading Room Charity reported income of £2,649 and spending of £2,940.
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