--- title: "Romanby Women's Institute — check charity number 228632 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Romanby Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228632. Education/training charity based in Northallerton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/romanby-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:39:40.714Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Romanby Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 228632) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £24,029 (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 Romanby Women's Institute? Registered charity number 228632 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Northallerton Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £24,029 ## What does Romanby Women's Institute do? The main purpose of the WI organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home eco. ## What causes is Romanby Women's Institute registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Romanby Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Romanby 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=romanby-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Romanby Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Romanby Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228632) 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 Romanby Women's Institute's charity number? Romanby Women's Institute's charity number is 228632. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228632? Search 228632 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 Romanby Women's Institute do? The main purpose of the WI organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home eco. Does Romanby Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Romanby 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 Romanby Women's Institute? Romanby 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/228632).