--- title: "Leigh Miners Welfare Institute — check charity number 521139 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leigh Miners Welfare Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 521139. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Recreational So. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leigh-miners-welfare-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:53:06.368Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leigh Miners Welfare Institute is a registered charity (number 521139) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £149,070 (year ending 2024-11-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Leigh Miners Welfare Institute? Registered charity number 521139 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Recreational So Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £149,070 Website [www.leighminers.co.uk](http://www.leighminers.co.uk/) ## What does Leigh Miners Welfare Institute do? Welfare Club hosting community activities such as Bingo, Bowling, U3A. A wide range of Community groups use our facilities such as Special Guardians, JIGSAW, British Heart Foundation and we hire function rooms out for Keep Fit, Parties, Meetings etc. We have a Rugby Section, Bowling Section, Darts & Doms and an Entertainment section for our members. ## What causes is Leigh Miners Welfare Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leigh Miners Welfare Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leigh Miners Welfare Institute is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=leigh-miners-welfare-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.leighminers.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leigh Miners Welfare Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Leigh Miners Welfare Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 521139) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Leigh Miners Welfare Institute's charity number? Leigh Miners Welfare Institute's charity number is 521139. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 521139? Search 521139 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 Leigh Miners Welfare Institute do? Welfare Club hosting community activities such as Bingo, Bowling, U3A. A wide range of Community groups use our facilities such as Special Guardians, JIGSAW, British Heart Foundation and we hire function rooms out for Keep Fit, Parties, Meetings etc. We have a Rugby Section, Bowling Section, Darts & Doms and an Entertainment section for our members. Does Leigh Miners Welfare Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leigh Miners Welfare Institute. 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 Leigh Miners Welfare Institute? Leigh Miners Welfare Institute's website is http://www.leighminers.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/521139).