--- title: "The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes — check charity number 508204 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 508204. Education/training charity based in Bradford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mechanics-institute-henry-brown-prizes retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:06:41.153Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes is a registered charity (number 508204) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £40,834 (year ending 2023-03-31). 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 Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes? Registered charity number 508204 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bradford Latest income (year ending 2023-03-31) £40,834 ## What does The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes do? Eductional ## What causes is The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes 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-mechanics-institute-henry-brown-prizes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 508204) 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 Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes's charity number? The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes's charity number is 508204. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 508204? Search 508204 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 Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes do? Eductional Does The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes. 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 Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes? The Mechanics Institute Henry Brown Prizes 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/508204).