--- title: "Farnborough Womens Institute — check charity number 286540 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Farnborough Womens Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286540. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Farnborough Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/farnborough-womens-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:53:03.377Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Farnborough Womens Institute is a registered charity (number 286540) 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 £3,589 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Farnborough Womens Institute? Registered charity number 286540 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Farnborough Way Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,589 Website [www.thewi.org.uk](http://www.thewi.org.uk/) ## What does Farnborough Womens Institute do? Monthly meetings for women, with speakers, and educational courses. ## What causes is Farnborough Womens Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Farnborough Womens Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Farnborough Womens Institute 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=farnborough-womens-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thewi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Farnborough Womens Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Farnborough Womens Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286540) 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 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? Search 286540 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 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 is http://www.thewi.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/286540).