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title: "Birkenhead Institute Trust — check charity number 526026 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Birkenhead Institute Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 526026. Education/training charity based in Po Box 2. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birkenhead-institute-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:25.216Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Birkenhead Institute Trust is a registered charity (number 526026) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Birkenhead Institute Trust?

Registered charity number

526026

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Po Box 2

Website

[www.wirral.gov.uk](http://www.wirral.gov.uk/)

## What does Birkenhead Institute Trust do?

Training and Education

## What causes is Birkenhead Institute Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birkenhead Institute Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birkenhead Institute Trust 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.wirral.gov.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Birkenhead Institute Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Birkenhead Institute Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 526026) 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 Birkenhead Institute Trust's charity number?

Birkenhead Institute Trust's charity number is 526026. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 526026?

Search 526026 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 Birkenhead Institute Trust do?

Training and Education

Does Birkenhead Institute Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birkenhead Institute Trust. 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 Birkenhead Institute Trust?

Birkenhead Institute Trust's website is http://www.wirral.gov.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/526026).