--- title: "Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) — check charity number 1023982 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1023982. Education/training charity based in Main Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/downham-women-s-institute-lancashire retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:35:26.911Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) is a registered charity (number 1023982) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £2,518 (year ending 2021-08-31). 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 Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire)? Registered charity number 1023982 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Main Street Latest income (year ending 2021-08-31) £2,518 ## What does Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) do? The W.I. offers opportunities for all women to enjoy friendship, to learn, to widen their horizons and together to influence local, national and international affairs. ## What causes is Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) 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=downham-women-s-institute-lancashire&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) a legitimate charity? Yes. Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1023982) 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 Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire)'s charity number? Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire)'s charity number is 1023982. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1023982? Search 1023982 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 Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) do? The W.I. offers opportunities for all women to enjoy friendship, to learn, to widen their horizons and together to influence local, national and international affairs. Does Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire). 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 Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire)? Downham Women's Institute (Lancashire) 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/1023982).