--- title: "Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. — check charity number 1017736 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1017736. Education/training charity based in Hamstreet. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orlestone-hamstreet-and-ruckinge-w-i retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:26:24.357Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. is a registered charity (number 1017736) 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 £2,412 (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 Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i.? Registered charity number 1017736 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hamstreet Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,412 ## What does Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. do? The main purposes of the WI are to enable women who are interested in the issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to advance their education in citizenship, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. It seeks to give to women the opportunity of putting into practice those ideals for which it stands. ## What causes is Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. 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=orlestone-hamstreet-and-ruckinge-w-i&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. a legitimate charity? Yes. Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1017736) 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 Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i.'s charity number? Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i.'s charity number is 1017736. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1017736? Search 1017736 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 Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. do? The main purposes of the WI are to enable women who are interested in the issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to advance their education in citizenship, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. It seeks to give to women the opportunity of putting into practice those ideals for which it stands. Does Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i.. 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 Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i.? Orlestone, Hamstreet and Ruckinge W.i. 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/1017736).