--- title: "Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme — check charity number 522185 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 522185. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Crescent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bilsthorpe-miners-welfare-scheme retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:52:03.938Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme is a registered charity (number 522185) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £74,869 (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 Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme? Registered charity number 522185 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Crescent Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £74,869 ## What does Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme do? The charity has been established to provide for the maintenance of a Welfare Institute and sporting facility for recreation and leisure time occupation. The charity assists in maintaining subsidiary organisation for carry out the objects of the charity. Both the Institute premises and the sports facility are available for hire in accordance with the standard hiring agreement. ## What causes is Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme 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=bilsthorpe-miners-welfare-scheme&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme a legitimate charity? Yes. Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 522185) 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 Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme's charity number? Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme's charity number is 522185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 522185? Search 522185 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 Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme do? The charity has been established to provide for the maintenance of a Welfare Institute and sporting facility for recreation and leisure time occupation. The charity assists in maintaining subsidiary organisation for carry out the objects of the charity. Both the Institute premises and the sports facility are available for hire in accordance with the standard hiring agreement. Does Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme. 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 Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme? Bilsthorpe Miners' Welfare Scheme does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/522185).