Swi
Swi is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Swi?
- Registered charity number
- SC053058
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £510,163
- Website
- www.theswi.org.uk
What does Swi do?
The Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI), founded in 1917, is one of Scotland’s oldest women’s membership organisations. Originally created to bring rural women together through education and skill-sharing - a charitable organisation dedicated to empowering women, fostering community, and preserving Scottish traditions. The SWI promotes learning in areas like crafts, cookery, volunteering and events, while also encouraging friendship and social inclusion. Operating on local, regional, and national levels, it hosts events, workshops, and competitions that strengthen learning, communities and cult…
What causes is Swi registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Swi yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Swi 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Swi a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Swi is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053058) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Swi's charity number?
- Swi's charity number is SC053058. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053058?
- Search SC053058 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Swi do?
- The Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI), founded in 1917, is one of Scotland’s oldest women’s membership organisations. Originally created to bring rural women together through education and skill-sharing - a charitable organisation dedicated to empowering women, fostering community, and preserving Scottish traditions. The SWI promotes learning in areas like crafts, cookery, volunteering and events, while also encouraging friendship and social inclusion. Operating on local, regional, and national levels, it hosts events, workshops, and competitions that strengthen learning, communities and cult…
- Does Swi have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swi. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Swi?
- Swi's website is https://www.theswi.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.