--- title: "Village Institute — check charity number 200516 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Village Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 200516. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tilford Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/village-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:57:54.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Village Institute is a registered charity (number 200516) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £57,275 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Village Institute? Registered charity number 200516 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Tilford Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £57,275 Website [www.tilfordinstitute.co.uk](http://www.tilfordinstitute.co.uk/) ## What does Village Institute do? Village hall ## What causes is Village Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Village Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Village 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=village-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tilfordinstitute.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Village Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Village Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 200516) 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 Village Institute's charity number? Village Institute's charity number is 200516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 200516? Search 200516 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 Village Institute do? Village hall Does Village Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Village 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 Village Institute? Village Institute's website is http://www.tilfordinstitute.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/200516).