--- title: "Penketh Women's Institute — check charity number 1021715 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Penketh Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1021715. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/penketh-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:06:37.565Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Penketh Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1021715) 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; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £2,286 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Penketh Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1021715 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chester Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £2,286 ## What does Penketh Women's Institute do? We provide regular meetings and activities, educational and recreational, for all women in our area. Everyone is welcome. ## What causes is Penketh Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Penketh Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Penketh 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=penketh-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Penketh Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Penketh Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1021715) 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 Penketh Women's Institute's charity number? Penketh Women's Institute's charity number is 1021715. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1021715? Search 1021715 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 Penketh Women's Institute do? We provide regular meetings and activities, educational and recreational, for all women in our area. Everyone is welcome. Does Penketh Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penketh 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 Penketh Women's Institute? Penketh 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/1021715).