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title: "The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute — check charity number 217747 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217747. Education/training charity based in Northop. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-edith-bankes-memorial-institute
retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:58:59.171Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute is a registered charity (number 217747) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £18,232 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Edith Bankes Memorial Institute?

Registered charity number

217747

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Northop

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£18,232

Website

[www.northopvillagehall.co.uk](http://www.northopvillagehall.co.uk/)

## What does The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute do?

To maintain and operate the village hall in Northop to provide facility for the community of Northop.

## What causes is The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Edith Bankes Memorial 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.northopvillagehall.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217747) 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 Edith Bankes Memorial Institute's charity number?

The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute's charity number is 217747. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 217747?

Search 217747 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 Edith Bankes Memorial Institute do?

To maintain and operate the village hall in Northop to provide facility for the community of Northop.

Does The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Edith Bankes Memorial 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 Edith Bankes Memorial Institute?

The Edith Bankes Memorial Institute's website is http://www.northopvillagehall.co.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/217747).