The Reading Rooms
Also known as: Billericay Recreation Rooms
Management of The Reading Rooms, a community hall and conference room facility in High Street, Billericay, Essex. The Rooms are hired out to local charitable, non-profit, and commercial organisations, and to private citizens.
Activities & Mission
Management of The Reading Rooms, a community hall and conference room facility in High Street, Billericay, Essex. The Rooms are hired out to local charitable, non-profit, and commercial organisations, and to private citizens.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £19,579 | £19,437 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £17,576 | £11,754 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £13,647 | £17,857 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,047 | £18,069 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £22,077 | £8,390 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Reading Rooms
What does The Reading Rooms do?
Management of The Reading Rooms, a community hall and conference room facility in High Street, Billericay, Essex. The Rooms are hired out to local charitable, non-profit, and commercial organisations, and to private citizens.
How much income did The Reading Rooms report in 2025?
The Reading Rooms reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Reading Rooms registered as a charity?
The Reading Rooms was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1966 as charity number 301252. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The Reading Rooms?
The Reading Rooms is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Heather Stuart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Reading Rooms operate?
The Reading Rooms operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Reading Rooms a registered charity?
Yes — The Reading Rooms is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 301252.
Details
BILLERICAY
Essex
CM12 9AS
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Also Known As
- Billericay Recreation Rooms
- The Reading Rooms
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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