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title: "The Letherhead Institute — check charity number 1185057 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Letherhead Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185057. Recreation charity based in Leatherhead Institute. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-letherhead-institute
retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:11:29.700Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Letherhead Institute is a registered charity (number 1185057) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £122,355 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Letherhead Institute?

Registered charity number

1185057

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Leatherhead Institute

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£122,355

Website

[www.leatherheadinstitute.uk](http://www.leatherheadinstitute.uk/)

## What does The Letherhead Institute do?

The objects of the Institute building for the benefit of the local community in accordance with the wishes of the benefactor, Abraham Dixon, who presented the building (but provided no endowment) to the local community in 1892 for social, leisure and educational purposes.

## What causes is The Letherhead Institute registered for?

Recreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Letherhead Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Letherhead 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Letherhead Institute a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Letherhead Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185057) 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 Letherhead Institute's charity number?

The Letherhead Institute's charity number is 1185057. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1185057?

Search 1185057 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 Letherhead Institute do?

The objects of the Institute building for the benefit of the local community in accordance with the wishes of the benefactor, Abraham Dixon, who presented the building (but provided no endowment) to the local community in 1892 for social, leisure and educational purposes.

Does The Letherhead Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Letherhead 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 Letherhead Institute?

The Letherhead Institute's website is http://www.leatherheadinstitute.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/1185057).