--- title: "Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute — check charity number 227724 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 227724. Education/training charity based in Hillis Gate Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northwood-isle-of-wight-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:23:25.534Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 227724) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; overseas aid/famine relief; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,248 (year ending 2022-03-31). 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 Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute? Registered charity number 227724 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hillis Gate Road Latest income (year ending 2022-03-31) £4,248 ## What does Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute do? The main purpose of the Womens Institute organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts & 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 agricultural handicrafts, home ## What causes is Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northwood (Isle of Wight) 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=northwood-isle-of-wight-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 227724) 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 Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute's charity number? Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute's charity number is 227724. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 227724? Search 227724 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 Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute do? The main purpose of the Womens Institute organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts & 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 agricultural handicrafts, home Does Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northwood (Isle of Wight) 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 Northwood (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute? Northwood (Isle of Wight) 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/227724).