Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Farnborough Womens Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Farnborough Womens Institute (number 286540) 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 Farnborough Womens Institute do?
Monthly meetings for women, with speakers, and educational courses.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Farnborough Womens Institute
Answers Farnborough Womens 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Farnborough Womens 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Farnborough Afternoon Women's Institute
Where it says it operates
Bromley
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services.
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.
What causes is Farnborough Womens Institute registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Farnborough Womens Institute a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Farnborough Womens Institute as a registered charity (number 286540) 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 Farnborough Womens Institute's charity number?
Farnborough Womens Institute's charity number is 286540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 286540?
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What does Farnborough Womens Institute do?
Monthly meetings for women, with speakers, and educational courses.
Does Farnborough Womens Institute have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Farnborough Womens 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 Farnborough Womens Institute?
Farnborough Womens Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.thewi.org.uk. 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 Farnborough Womens Institute?
The register records Farnborough Womens 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.
What was Farnborough Womens Institute previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Farnborough Womens Institute: Farnborough Afternoon Women's Institute.
When was Farnborough Womens Institute registered as a charity?
Farnborough Womens Institute was entered on the register on 25 March 1983.