--- title: "Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes — check charity number 1178877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178877. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Womens Institutes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derbyshire-federation-of-women-s-institutes retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:04:55.355Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes is a registered charity (number 1178877) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £218,382 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes? Registered charity number 1178877 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Womens Institutes Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £218,382 Website [www.womens-institute.org.uk](http://www.womens-institute.org.uk/) ## What does Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes do? The education of women in Derbyshire through various activities, meetings and outings. Inspiring women through friendship and cooperation.Working within communities for the improvement of people's lives and environments. ## What causes is Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes 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=derbyshire-federation-of-women-s-institutes&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.womens-institute.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes a legitimate charity? Yes. Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178877) 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 Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes's charity number? Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes's charity number is 1178877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178877? Search 1178877 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 Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes do? The education of women in Derbyshire through various activities, meetings and outings. Inspiring women through friendship and cooperation.Working within communities for the improvement of people's lives and environments. Does Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes. 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 Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes? Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes's website is http://www.womens-institute.org.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/1178877).