--- title: "Sible Hedingham Women's Institute — check charity number 285403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sible Hedingham Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285403. Education/training charity based in Sible Hedingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sible-hedingham-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:29:01.702Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sible Hedingham Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 285403) 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. 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 Sible Hedingham Women's Institute? Registered charity number 285403 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sible Hedingham ## What does Sible Hedingham Women's Institute do? Our activities are in association with Federation of National Womens Institute. Locally we arrange outings and monthly meetings. We also have to fundraise to keep our club going. ## What causes is Sible Hedingham Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sible Hedingham Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sible Hedingham 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=sible-hedingham-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sible Hedingham Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Sible Hedingham Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285403) 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 Sible Hedingham Women's Institute's charity number? Sible Hedingham Women's Institute's charity number is 285403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285403? Search 285403 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 Sible Hedingham Women's Institute do? Our activities are in association with Federation of National Womens Institute. Locally we arrange outings and monthly meetings. We also have to fundraise to keep our club going. Does Sible Hedingham Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sible Hedingham 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 Sible Hedingham Women's Institute? Sible Hedingham 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/285403).