--- title: "Purbrook Women's Institute — check charity number 1026725 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Purbrook Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1026725. Education/training charity based in Waterlooville. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/purbrook-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:58:11.429Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Purbrook Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1026725) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,610 (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 Purbrook Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1026725 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Waterlooville Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,610 ## What does Purbrook Women's Institute do? Womens Organisation.Crafts and Speakers, LunchClub, Book club ## What causes is Purbrook Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Purbrook Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Purbrook 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=purbrook-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Purbrook Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Purbrook Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1026725) 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 Purbrook Women's Institute's charity number? Purbrook Women's Institute's charity number is 1026725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1026725? Search 1026725 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 Purbrook Women's Institute do? Womens Organisation.Crafts and Speakers, LunchClub, Book club Does Purbrook Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Purbrook 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 Purbrook Women's Institute? Purbrook 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/1026725).