--- title: "Hedgeley Women's Institute — check charity number 1030649 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hedgeley Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1030649. Education/training charity based in Powburn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hedgeley-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:07:17.458Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hedgeley Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1030649) 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 £1,662 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Hedgeley Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1030649 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Powburn Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £1,662 ## What does Hedgeley Women's Institute do? The aim are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life, to advance thier education in citizenship, in public questions both national and internatial, in music, drama and other culturual subjects. It seeks to give to women the oppertunity of working together through the W.I ## What causes is Hedgeley Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hedgeley Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hedgeley 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=hedgeley-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hedgeley Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Hedgeley Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1030649) 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 Hedgeley Women's Institute's charity number? Hedgeley Women's Institute's charity number is 1030649. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1030649? Search 1030649 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 Hedgeley Women's Institute do? The aim are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life, to advance thier education in citizenship, in public questions both national and internatial, in music, drama and other culturual subjects. It seeks to give to women the oppertunity of working together through the W.I Does Hedgeley Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hedgeley 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 Hedgeley Women's Institute? Hedgeley 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/1030649).