Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Flag Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Flag Institute (number 1152496) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Flag Institute do?
The Flag Institute is a forum to research a and inform about Vexillology (the Study of Flags). It does this by way of public meetings, scholarly publications and archiving of authoritative flag information from around the world. It helps communities design new flags maintains the UK local flag register and advises HM Government, national and international organizations on flags and flag protocol.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Flag Institute
Answers The Flag Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Flag Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Flag Institute's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
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Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Australia · Belarus · Belgium · Canada · Chile · Czech Republic · Denmark
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Flag Institute as a registered charity (number 1152496) 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 The Flag Institute's charity number?
The Flag Institute's charity number is 1152496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1152496?
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What does The Flag Institute do?
The Flag Institute is a forum to research a and inform about Vexillology (the Study of Flags). It does this by way of public meetings, scholarly publications and archiving of authoritative flag information from around the world. It helps communities design new flags maintains the UK local flag register and advises HM Government, national and international organizations on flags and flag protocol.
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How can I donate to The Flag Institute?
The Flag Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.flaginstitute.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Flag Institute?
The register records The Flag Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Flag Institute's trustees paid?
The Flag Institute's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Flag Institute registered as a charity?
The Flag Institute was entered on the register on 19 June 2013.