--- title: "Vernon Institute — check charity number 1156797 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Vernon Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156797. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vernon-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:00:11.153Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Vernon Institute is a registered charity (number 1156797) 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. Its latest reported income was £80,043 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Vernon Institute? Registered charity number 1156797 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £80,043 Website [www.vernoninstitute.org.uk](http://www.vernoninstitute.org.uk/) ## What does Vernon Institute do? Provide hall and recreation facilities for the Saughall Community ## What causes is Vernon Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vernon Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vernon 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=vernon-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vernoninstitute.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Vernon Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Vernon Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156797) 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 Vernon Institute's charity number? Vernon Institute's charity number is 1156797. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156797? Search 1156797 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 Vernon Institute do? Provide hall and recreation facilities for the Saughall Community Does Vernon Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vernon 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 Vernon Institute? Vernon Institute's website is http://www.vernoninstitute.org.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/1156797).