--- title: "River Women's Institute — check charity number 280353 | CharityCompare" description: "Is River Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280353. Education/training charity based in Dover. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/river-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:07:45.262Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer River Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 280353) 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 £1,988 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 River Women's Institute? Registered charity number 280353 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dover Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £1,988 ## What does River Women's Institute do? Hold monthly meetings with speakers or demonstrators. Have two Coffee mornings a year to raise funds for the W.I. Go the Annual Council Meetings of the W.I. Support other activities and Events that the Federation organise. ## What causes is River Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for River Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. River 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=river-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is River Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. River Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280353) 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 River Women's Institute's charity number? River Women's Institute's charity number is 280353. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280353? Search 280353 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 River Women's Institute do? Hold monthly meetings with speakers or demonstrators. Have two Coffee mornings a year to raise funds for the W.I. Go the Annual Council Meetings of the W.I. Support other activities and Events that the Federation organise. Does River Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for River 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 River Women's Institute? River 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/280353).