--- title: "Scarcroft Institute — check charity number 226676 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scarcroft Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 226676. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Carr Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scarcroft-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:49:28.085Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scarcroft Institute is a registered charity (number 226676) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £11,070 (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 Scarcroft Institute? Registered charity number 226676 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Carr Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,070 ## What does Scarcroft Institute do? Village Community Hall. Used for educational classes. Women's Institute. Parish Council Meetings. Public Meetings. Various Committee Meetings. Election Polling Station. Annual Village Flower Show and meetings. Local childrens parties and general local hire.The only voluntary community facility in Scarcroft Established 1924. ## What causes is Scarcroft Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scarcroft Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scarcroft 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=scarcroft-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scarcroft Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Scarcroft Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 226676) 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 Scarcroft Institute's charity number? Scarcroft Institute's charity number is 226676. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 226676? Search 226676 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 Scarcroft Institute do? Village Community Hall. Used for educational classes. Women's Institute. Parish Council Meetings. Public Meetings. Various Committee Meetings. Election Polling Station. Annual Village Flower Show and meetings. Local childrens parties and general local hire.The only voluntary community facility in Scarcroft Established 1924. Does Scarcroft Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scarcroft 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 Scarcroft Institute? Scarcroft 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/226676).