--- title: "The Dutton Institute — check charity number 218643 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Dutton Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218643. Recreation charity based in Willaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dutton-institute retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:55:13.366Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Dutton Institute is a registered charity (number 218643) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £5,268 (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 The Dutton Institute? Registered charity number 218643 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Willaston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,268 ## What does The Dutton Institute do? Snooker, Pool, Card, Dominoe Facilities plus Meeting Room for Retired People in Crewe Area ## What causes is The Dutton Institute registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dutton Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dutton 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=the-dutton-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Dutton Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Dutton Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218643) 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 Dutton Institute's charity number? The Dutton Institute's charity number is 218643. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218643? Search 218643 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 Dutton Institute do? Snooker, Pool, Card, Dominoe Facilities plus Meeting Room for Retired People in Crewe Area Does The Dutton Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dutton 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 Dutton Institute? The Dutton 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/218643).