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title: "Sowood Wi — check charity number 1168185 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sowood Wi a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168185. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in Greetland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sowood-wi
retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:07:02.468Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sowood Wi is a registered charity (number 1168185) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £21,170 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Sowood Wi?

Registered charity number

1168185

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Greetland

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£21,170

Website

[www.sowoodwi.com](http://www.sowoodwi.com/)

## What does Sowood Wi do?

the WI aims to encourage and enable women; to enhance their lives and to play their part in the community through education and public debate.to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.to lead fulfilling lives and to be of value to the community and nationally by influencing policy/decision makers.to provide a friendly atmosphere where women can be inspired and enlightened.

## What causes is Sowood Wi registered for?

Economic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sowood Wi yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sowood Wi 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sowood Wi a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sowood Wi is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168185) 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 Sowood Wi's charity number?

Sowood Wi's charity number is 1168185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168185?

Search 1168185 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 Sowood Wi do?

the WI aims to encourage and enable women; to enhance their lives and to play their part in the community through education and public debate.to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.to lead fulfilling lives and to be of value to the community and nationally by influencing policy/decision makers.to provide a friendly atmosphere where women can be inspired and enlightened.

Does Sowood Wi have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sowood Wi. 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 Sowood Wi?

Sowood Wi's website is http://www.sowoodwi.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1168185).