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title: "Mcneil Institute — check charity number 1169704 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Mcneil Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169704. Education/training charity based in College Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mcneil-institute
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:25.668Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Mcneil Institute is a registered charity (number 1169704) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Mcneil Institute?

Registered charity number

1169704

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

College Road

Website

[www.mcneilinstitute.org](http://www.mcneilinstitute.org/)

## What does Mcneil Institute do?

THE MCNEIL INSTITUTE CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, INNOVATIVE POLICY IDEAS AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THAT RESEARCH AS WIDELY AS POSSIBLE. THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, WE DEFINE NEW AGENDAS FOR CHANGE AND PROVIDE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGES ACROSS THE GEOPOLITICAL SPHERE.

## What causes is Mcneil Institute registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mcneil Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mcneil 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Mcneil Institute a legitimate charity?

Yes. Mcneil Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169704) 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 Mcneil Institute's charity number?

Mcneil Institute's charity number is 1169704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1169704?

Search 1169704 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 Mcneil Institute do?

THE MCNEIL INSTITUTE CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, INNOVATIVE POLICY IDEAS AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THAT RESEARCH AS WIDELY AS POSSIBLE. THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, WE DEFINE NEW AGENDAS FOR CHANGE AND PROVIDE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGES ACROSS THE GEOPOLITICAL SPHERE.

Does Mcneil Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mcneil 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 Mcneil Institute?

Mcneil Institute's website is http://www.mcneilinstitute.org — 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/1169704).