--- title: "Nicholson Institute — check charity number 1031380 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nicholson Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1031380. Education/training charity. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nicholson-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:55:50.224Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nicholson Institute is a registered charity (number 1031380) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Nicholson Institute? Registered charity number 1031380 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other ## What does Nicholson Institute do? Public library public museum school for science art gallery and school for art for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the town of Leek to promote the physical intellectual and moral welfare of such inhabitants irrespective of political or religious parties or creeds ## What causes is Nicholson Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nicholson Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nicholson 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=nicholson-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nicholson Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Nicholson Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1031380) 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 Nicholson Institute's charity number? Nicholson Institute's charity number is 1031380. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1031380? Search 1031380 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 Nicholson Institute do? Public library public museum school for science art gallery and school for art for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the town of Leek to promote the physical intellectual and moral welfare of such inhabitants irrespective of political or religious parties or creeds Does Nicholson Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nicholson 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 Nicholson Institute? Nicholson Institute does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1031380).