--- title: "Moss Side Women's Institute — check charity number 516172 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Moss Side Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 516172. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leyland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/moss-side-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:13.597Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Moss Side Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 516172) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,882 (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 Moss Side Women's Institute? Registered charity number 516172 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Leyland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,882 ## What does Moss Side Women's Institute do? The purposes of the W I organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, arts, crafts and sciences , to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama other cultural subjects & in all branches of health and social welfare. ## What causes is Moss Side Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Moss Side Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Moss Side 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=moss-side-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Moss Side Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Moss Side Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 516172) 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 Moss Side Women's Institute's charity number? Moss Side Women's Institute's charity number is 516172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 516172? Search 516172 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 Moss Side Women's Institute do? The purposes of the W I organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, arts, crafts and sciences , to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama other cultural subjects & in all branches of health and social welfare. Does Moss Side Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Moss Side 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 Moss Side Women's Institute? Moss Side 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/516172).