--- title: "First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute — check charity number 1169877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169877. Education/training charity based in Dagenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-ladies-barking-and-dagenham-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:35:04.503Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1169877) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £11,900 (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 First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1169877 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dagenham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £11,900 Website [firstladieswi.blogspot.co.uk](http://firstladieswi.blogspot.co.uk/) ## What does First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute do? Our activities are in line with the National Federation of Women's Institutes. At the monthly main meeting we usually have a guest speaker or an activity of interest to our members. During the month further sub groups are held at members' homes or at a suitable location for the activity. E.g. textile or paper crafts, book club, theatre outings, choir, walking group, coffee club, games group etc ## What causes is First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) 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=first-ladies-barking-and-dagenham-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://firstladieswi.blogspot.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169877) 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 First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute's charity number? First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute's charity number is 1169877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169877? Search 1169877 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 First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute do? Our activities are in line with the National Federation of Women's Institutes. At the monthly main meeting we usually have a guest speaker or an activity of interest to our members. During the month further sub groups are held at members' homes or at a suitable location for the activity. E.g. textile or paper crafts, book club, theatre outings, choir, walking group, coffee club, games group etc Does First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) 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 First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute? First Ladies(Barking and Dagenham) Women's Institute's website is http://firstladieswi.blogspot.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/1169877).