--- title: "Hylton Womens Institute — check charity number 702346 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hylton Womens Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 702346. Education/training charity based in Sunderland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hylton-womens-institute retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:16:18.610Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hylton Womens Institute is a registered charity (number 702346) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,688 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Hylton Womens Institute? Registered charity number 702346 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sunderland Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £2,688 ## What does Hylton Womens Institute do? Hylton WI is a member of the National Federation of WI's and forms part of Tyne and Wear South Federation of WI's. Activities include a monthly meeting open to both members and guests and comprises a business section and also an entertainment or speaker from a wide variety of backgrounds. Involvement in activities organised by both our local and our national groups are also supported. ## What causes is Hylton Womens Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hylton Womens Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hylton 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=hylton-womens-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hylton Womens Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Hylton Womens Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 702346) 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 Hylton Womens Institute's charity number? Hylton Womens Institute's charity number is 702346. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 702346? Search 702346 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 Hylton Womens Institute do? Hylton WI is a member of the National Federation of WI's and forms part of Tyne and Wear South Federation of WI's. Activities include a monthly meeting open to both members and guests and comprises a business section and also an entertainment or speaker from a wide variety of backgrounds. Involvement in activities organised by both our local and our national groups are also supported. Does Hylton Womens Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hylton 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 Hylton Womens Institute? Hylton Womens 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/702346).