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title: "The Birmingham and Midland Institute — check charity number 522852 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Birmingham and Midland Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 522852. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-birmingham-and-midland-institute
retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:54:13.539Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Birmingham and Midland Institute is a registered charity (number 522852) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £209,235 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 The Birmingham and Midland Institute?

Registered charity number

522852

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Birmingham

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£209,235

Website

[www.bmi.org.uk](http://www.bmi.org.uk/)

## What does The Birmingham and Midland Institute do?

The Institute provides or facilitates lectures, courses and classes in art, music, science and literature. A library of over 100,000 volumes is also available for the use of members.

## What causes is The Birmingham and Midland Institute registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Birmingham and Midland Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Birmingham and Midland 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Birmingham and Midland Institute a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Birmingham and Midland Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 522852) 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 The Birmingham and Midland Institute's charity number?

The Birmingham and Midland Institute's charity number is 522852. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 522852?

Search 522852 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 The Birmingham and Midland Institute do?

The Institute provides or facilitates lectures, courses and classes in art, music, science and literature. A library of over 100,000 volumes is also available for the use of members.

Does The Birmingham and Midland Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Birmingham and Midland 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 The Birmingham and Midland Institute?

The Birmingham and Midland Institute's website is http://www.bmi.org.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/522852).