--- title: "Southbourne Women's Institute — check charity number 279752 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southbourne Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279752. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Ruislip. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southbourne-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:18:22.833Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southbourne Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 279752) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £2,479 (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 Southbourne Women's Institute? Registered charity number 279752 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ruislip Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £2,479 ## What does Southbourne Women's Institute do? educational, walks, outings ## What causes is Southbourne Women's Institute registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southbourne Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southbourne 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=southbourne-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southbourne Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Southbourne Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279752) 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 Southbourne Women's Institute's charity number? Southbourne Women's Institute's charity number is 279752. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279752? Search 279752 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 Southbourne Women's Institute do? educational, walks, outings Does Southbourne Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southbourne 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 Southbourne Women's Institute? Southbourne 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/279752).