--- title: "Fingringhoe Womens Institute — check charity number 1026858 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fingringhoe Womens Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1026858. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ballast Quay Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fingringhoe-womens-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:01:46.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fingringhoe Womens Institute is a registered charity (number 1026858) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,511 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Fingringhoe Womens Institute? Registered charity number 1026858 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ballast Quay Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,511 Website [www.womens-institute.co.uk](http://www.womens-institute.co.uk/) ## What does Fingringhoe Womens Institute do? Local village Women's Institute Group - Charitable activities for local community and parish. ## What causes is Fingringhoe Womens Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fingringhoe Womens Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fingringhoe 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=fingringhoe-womens-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.womens-institute.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fingringhoe Womens Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Fingringhoe Womens Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1026858) 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 Fingringhoe Womens Institute's charity number? Fingringhoe Womens Institute's charity number is 1026858. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1026858? Search 1026858 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 Fingringhoe Womens Institute do? Local village Women's Institute Group - Charitable activities for local community and parish. Does Fingringhoe Womens Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fingringhoe 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 Fingringhoe Womens Institute? Fingringhoe Womens Institute's website is http://www.womens-institute.co.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/1026858).