--- title: "Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room — check charity number 517421 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517421. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Aysgarth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aysgarth-institute-and-reading-room retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:31.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room is a registered charity (number 517421) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £4,314 (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 Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room? Registered charity number 517421 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Aysgarth Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,314 Website [aysgarth.institute](http://aysgarth.institute/) ## What does Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room do? To provide social, sporting and leisure facilities for the use by residents of Aysgarth and District ## What causes is Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room 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=aysgarth-institute-and-reading-room&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://aysgarth.institute/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room a legitimate charity? Yes. Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517421) 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 Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room's charity number? Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room's charity number is 517421. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517421? Search 517421 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 Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room do? To provide social, sporting and leisure facilities for the use by residents of Aysgarth and District Does Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room. 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 Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room? Aysgarth Institute and Reading Room's website is http://aysgarth.institute/ — 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/517421).