--- title: "The Travers Institute — check charity number 508391 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Travers Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 508391. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mallerstang. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-travers-institute retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:08:47.063Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Travers Institute is a registered charity (number 508391) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Travers Institute? Registered charity number 508391 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mallerstang ## What does The Travers Institute do? Holding an open space for the use of residents of the civil parish of Mallerstang. ## What causes is The Travers Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Travers Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Travers 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-travers-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Travers Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Travers Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 508391) 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 Travers Institute's charity number? The Travers Institute's charity number is 508391. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 508391? Search 508391 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 Travers Institute do? Holding an open space for the use of residents of the civil parish of Mallerstang. Does The Travers Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Travers 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 Travers Institute? The Travers 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/508391).