Friends of the Nicholson Institute
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends of the Nicholson Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, other charitable purposes.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Friends of the Nicholson Institute?
- Registered charity number
- 1220083
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Leek Central Library
What does the register show for Friends of the Nicholson Institute?
What does Friends of the Nicholson Institute do?
Friends of the Nicholson Institute support the museum and art gallery at The Nicholson Institute, Leek. We provide volunteers who run the shop, act as guides, and help deliver exhibitions, events, workshops and educational activities. We fundraise to advance education, the arts and heritage for public benefit. We operate under licence; the building and collections remain with the Councils.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of the Nicholson Institute
Answers Friends of the Nicholson Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Staffordshire · Cheshire East · Derbyshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Friends of the Nicholson Institute registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Nicholson Institute yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of the Nicholson Institute. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Friends of the Nicholson Institute?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Nicholson Institute a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Nicholson Institute as a registered charity (number 1220083) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Friends of the Nicholson Institute's charity number?
- Friends of the Nicholson Institute's charity number is 1220083. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1220083?
- Search 1220083 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 Friends of the Nicholson Institute do?
- Friends of the Nicholson Institute support the museum and art gallery at The Nicholson Institute, Leek. We provide volunteers who run the shop, act as guides, and help deliver exhibitions, events, workshops and educational activities. We fundraise to advance education, the arts and heritage for public benefit. We operate under licence; the building and collections remain with the Councils.
- Does Friends of the Nicholson Institute have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Nicholson 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 Friends of the Nicholson Institute?
- Friends of the Nicholson Institute does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was Friends of the Nicholson Institute registered as a charity?
- Friends of the Nicholson Institute was entered on the register on 15 October 2026.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.