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Registered charity · No. 1152496CIOBeverley

The Flag Institute

The Flag Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Beverley.

Quick answer

The Flag Institute is a registered charity (number 1152496) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £14,723 (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 Flag Institute?

Registered charity number
1152496
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Beverley
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£14,723

What does The Flag Institute do?

The Flag Institute is a forum to research a and inform about Vexillology (the Study of Flags). It does this by way of public meetings, scholarly publications and archiving of authoritative flag information from around the world. It helps communities design new flags maintains the UK local flag register and advises HM Government, national and international organizations on flags and flag protocol.

What causes is The Flag Institute registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Flag Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Flag 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Flag Institute a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Flag Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1152496) 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 Flag Institute's charity number?
The Flag Institute's charity number is 1152496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1152496?
Search 1152496 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 Flag Institute do?
The Flag Institute is a forum to research a and inform about Vexillology (the Study of Flags). It does this by way of public meetings, scholarly publications and archiving of authoritative flag information from around the world. It helps communities design new flags maintains the UK local flag register and advises HM Government, national and international organizations on flags and flag protocol.
Does The Flag Institute have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Flag 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 Flag Institute?
The Flag Institute's website is http://www.flaginstitute.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.