--- title: "Thuxton and Garvestone Institute — check charity number 238496 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thuxton and Garvestone Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 238496. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dereham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thuxton-and-garvestone-institute retrieved: 2026-08-28T20:34:57.086Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thuxton and Garvestone Institute is a registered charity (number 238496) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; amateur sport. 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 Thuxton and Garvestone Institute? Registered charity number 238496 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dereham Road Website [www.garvestone-thuxton-vhall.co.uk](http://www.garvestone-thuxton-vhall.co.uk/) ## What does Thuxton and Garvestone Institute do? Offers facilities for community use embracing all age groups, including the elderly, children & the disabled. A centre for people to unite together in a common activity. ## What causes is Thuxton and Garvestone Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thuxton and Garvestone Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thuxton and Garvestone 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=thuxton-and-garvestone-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.garvestone-thuxton-vhall.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thuxton and Garvestone Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Thuxton and Garvestone Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 238496) 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 Thuxton and Garvestone Institute's charity number? Thuxton and Garvestone Institute's charity number is 238496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 238496? Search 238496 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 Thuxton and Garvestone Institute do? Offers facilities for community use embracing all age groups, including the elderly, children & the disabled. A centre for people to unite together in a common activity. Does Thuxton and Garvestone Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thuxton and Garvestone 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 Thuxton and Garvestone Institute? Thuxton and Garvestone Institute's website is http://www.garvestone-thuxton-vhall.co.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/238496).