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Registered charity · No. 264526West End Lane

The Oakley Institute

The Oakley Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales working in amateur sport, recreation, other charitable purposes, based in West End Lane.

Quick answer

The Oakley Institute is a registered charity (number 264526) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £15,557 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Oakley Institute?

Registered charity number
264526
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
West End Lane
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
£15,557
Website
wessc.org

What does The Oakley Institute do?

The Oakley Institute operates under the name of West End (Esher) Sports & Social Club providing sporting and social facilities for the residents of West End, Esher.2 Saturday cricket teams play in the Fullers League and a Youth section. There are 2 Saturday football sides playing in the Guildford & Woking Alliance together with a Colts section playing on Sundays. There is also a Pigeon Club .

What causes is The Oakley Institute registered for?

Amateur SportRecreationOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Oakley Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Oakley 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Oakley Institute a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Oakley Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 264526) 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 Oakley Institute's charity number?
The Oakley Institute's charity number is 264526. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 264526?
Search 264526 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 Oakley Institute do?
The Oakley Institute operates under the name of West End (Esher) Sports & Social Club providing sporting and social facilities for the residents of West End, Esher.2 Saturday cricket teams play in the Fullers League and a Youth section. There are 2 Saturday football sides playing in the Guildford & Woking Alliance together with a Colts section playing on Sundays. There is also a Pigeon Club .
Does The Oakley Institute have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Oakley 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 Oakley Institute?
The Oakley Institute's website is http://wessc.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.