--- title: "The Handel Institute — check charity number 296615 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Handel Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296615. Education/training charity based in Richmond. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-handel-institute retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:42:44.401Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Handel Institute is a registered charity (number 296615) 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. Its latest reported income was £38,439 (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 Handel Institute? Registered charity number 296615 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Richmond Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £38,439 Website [handelinstitute.org](http://handelinstitute.org/) ## What does The Handel Institute do? The promotion of the study and appreciation of the music and life of George Frideric Handel, research into the music of Handel and his contemporaries, and the publication of such research. ## What causes is The Handel Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Handel Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Handel 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-handel-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://handelinstitute.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Handel Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Handel Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296615) 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 Handel Institute's charity number? The Handel Institute's charity number is 296615. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296615? Search 296615 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 Handel Institute do? The promotion of the study and appreciation of the music and life of George Frideric Handel, research into the music of Handel and his contemporaries, and the publication of such research. Does The Handel Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Handel 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 Handel Institute? The Handel Institute's website is http://handelinstitute.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](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/296615).