--- title: "Ferring Downs Women's Institute — check charity number 265991 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ferring Downs Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 265991. Education/training charity based in Worthing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ferring-downs-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:59:47.136Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ferring Downs Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 265991) 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 £627 (year ending 2021-09-15). 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute? Registered charity number 265991 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Worthing Latest income (year ending 2021-09-15) £627 ## What does Ferring Downs Women's Institute do? Art Club, Knitting Group, Luncheon Club, Walking Activities ## What causes is Ferring Downs Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ferring Downs Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ferring Downs Women's 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=ferring-downs-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ferring Downs Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Ferring Downs Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 265991) 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute's charity number? Ferring Downs Women's Institute's charity number is 265991. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 265991? Search 265991 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute do? Art Club, Knitting Group, Luncheon Club, Walking Activities Does Ferring Downs Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ferring Downs Women's 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute? Ferring Downs Women's Institute 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/265991).