--- title: "Bamford Village Institute — check charity number 520410 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bamford Village Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 520410. Education/training charity based in Main Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bamford-village-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:05:25.875Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bamford Village Institute is a registered charity (number 520410) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £16,602 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bamford Village Institute? Registered charity number 520410 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Main Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £16,602 Website [www.bamfordvillage.co.uk](http://www.bamfordvillage.co.uk/) ## What does Bamford Village Institute do? Bamford Village Institue is a village hall owned in trust for the benefit of the people of Bamford and surrounding area. ## What causes is Bamford Village Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bamford Village Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bamford 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=bamford-village-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bamfordvillage.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bamford Village Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Bamford Village Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 520410) 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 Bamford Village Institute's charity number? Bamford Village Institute's charity number is 520410. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 520410? Search 520410 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 Bamford Village Institute do? Bamford Village Institue is a village hall owned in trust for the benefit of the people of Bamford and surrounding area. Does Bamford Village Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bamford 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 Bamford Village Institute? Bamford Village Institute's website is http://www.bamfordvillage.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/520410).