--- title: "The Sawston Church Institute — check charity number 287364 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sawston Church Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287364. Amateur Sport charity based in Sawston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sawston-church-institute retrieved: 2026-08-28T03:16:42.284Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sawston Church Institute is a registered charity (number 287364) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £15,670 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Sawston Church Institute? Registered charity number 287364 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sawston Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £15,670 ## What does The Sawston Church Institute do? The objects are to provide for the inhabitants of Sawston and neighbourhood in the interests of social welfare facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life. ## What causes is The Sawston Church Institute registered for? Amateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sawston Church Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sawston Church 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-sawston-church-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sawston Church Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sawston Church Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287364) 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 Sawston Church Institute's charity number? The Sawston Church Institute's charity number is 287364. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287364? Search 287364 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 Sawston Church Institute do? The objects are to provide for the inhabitants of Sawston and neighbourhood in the interests of social welfare facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life. Does The Sawston Church Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sawston Church 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 Sawston Church Institute? The Sawston Church Institute 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/287364).