--- title: "The Institute for Philanthropy — check charity number 1093927 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Institute for Philanthropy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1093927. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Somerset House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-institute-for-philanthropy retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:59:29.043Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Institute for Philanthropy is a registered charity (number 1093927) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £325,735 (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 Institute for Philanthropy? Registered charity number 1093927 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Somerset House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £325,735 Website [www.tpw.org](http://www.tpw.org/) ## What does The Institute for Philanthropy do? Our mission is increasing and catalysing positive social change and our strategy focuses on:- providing knowledge development opportunities and thought leadership for philanthropists and the philanthropic community- nurturing a network of philanthropists who learn from each other and work together to magnify their impact ## What causes is The Institute for Philanthropy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Institute for Philanthropy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Institute for Philanthropy 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-institute-for-philanthropy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tpw.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Institute for Philanthropy a legitimate charity? Yes. The Institute for Philanthropy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1093927) 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 Institute for Philanthropy's charity number? The Institute for Philanthropy's charity number is 1093927. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1093927? Search 1093927 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 Institute for Philanthropy do? Our mission is increasing and catalysing positive social change and our strategy focuses on:- providing knowledge development opportunities and thought leadership for philanthropists and the philanthropic community- nurturing a network of philanthropists who learn from each other and work together to magnify their impact Does The Institute for Philanthropy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Institute for Philanthropy. 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 Institute for Philanthropy? The Institute for Philanthropy's website is http://www.tpw.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/1093927).