--- title: "The Forman Institute — check charity number 235681 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Forman Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 235681. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blindley Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-forman-institute retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:20:54.200Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Forman Institute is a registered charity (number 235681) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £7,765 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Forman Institute? Registered charity number 235681 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Blindley Heath Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,765 ## What does The Forman Institute do? We provide a venue in the village as a gathering / meeting place for many of our areas organizations, societies and clubs. (Most notably the Cricket, Horticulture, WI, Classic Motor Cycle, Model, Youth Clubs, Mother & Toddler Group, plus Community Social Club). The Social Club provides a popular venue for family celebration / anniversaries, a compact as well as large social centre for our village. ## What causes is The Forman Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Forman Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Forman 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-forman-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Forman Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Forman Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 235681) 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 Forman Institute's charity number? The Forman Institute's charity number is 235681. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 235681? Search 235681 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 Forman Institute do? We provide a venue in the village as a gathering / meeting place for many of our areas organizations, societies and clubs. (Most notably the Cricket, Horticulture, WI, Classic Motor Cycle, Model, Youth Clubs, Mother & Toddler Group, plus Community Social Club). The Social Club provides a popular venue for family celebration / anniversaries, a compact as well as large social centre for our village. Does The Forman Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Forman 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 Forman Institute? The Forman 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/235681).