--- title: "Meads Women's Institute — check charity number 1018647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Meads Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1018647. Education/training charity based in Linkswood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/meads-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:05:57.588Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Meads Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1018647) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £4,466 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Meads Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1018647 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Linkswood Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,466 ## What does Meads Women's Institute do? Education/trainingArts/CultureSport/Recreation ## What causes is Meads Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Meads Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Meads 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=meads-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Meads Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Meads Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1018647) 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 Meads Women's Institute's charity number? Meads Women's Institute's charity number is 1018647. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1018647? Search 1018647 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 Meads Women's Institute do? Education/trainingArts/CultureSport/Recreation Does Meads Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Meads 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 Meads Women's Institute? Meads 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/1018647).