--- title: "Harwell Women's Institute — check charity number 283990 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harwell Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283990. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Didcot. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harwell-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:39:56.945Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harwell Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 283990) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,923 (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 Harwell Women's Institute? Registered charity number 283990 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Didcot Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,923 Website [harwellwi,org](http://harwellwi,org/) ## What does Harwell Women's Institute do? We meet monthly for the purpose of fellowship and have educational speakers. We support our village fetes with baking cakes and arrange outings to look at buildings, stately homes, museums and Federation activities. ## What causes is Harwell Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harwell Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harwell 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=harwell-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://harwellwi,org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harwell Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Harwell Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283990) 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 Harwell Women's Institute's charity number? Harwell Women's Institute's charity number is 283990. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 283990? Search 283990 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 Harwell Women's Institute do? We meet monthly for the purpose of fellowship and have educational speakers. We support our village fetes with baking cakes and arrange outings to look at buildings, stately homes, museums and Federation activities. Does Harwell Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harwell 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 Harwell Women's Institute? Harwell Women's Institute's website is http://harwellwi,org — 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/283990).