--- title: "Ottringham Village Institute — check charity number 511187 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ottringham Village Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 511187. General Charitable Purposes charity based in New Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ottringham-village-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:49:03.290Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ottringham Village Institute is a registered charity (number 511187) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,616 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Ottringham Village Institute? Registered charity number 511187 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location New Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,616 ## What does Ottringham Village Institute do? Building for the benefit of the inhabitants of Ottringham and surrounding area for use as a place of recreation and village institute. ## What causes is Ottringham Village Institute registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ottringham Village Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ottringham Village 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=ottringham-village-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ottringham Village Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Ottringham Village Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 511187) 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 Ottringham Village Institute's charity number? Ottringham Village Institute's charity number is 511187. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 511187? Search 511187 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 Ottringham Village Institute do? Building for the benefit of the inhabitants of Ottringham and surrounding area for use as a place of recreation and village institute. Does Ottringham Village Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ottringham Village 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 Ottringham Village Institute? Ottringham Village 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/511187).