--- title: "The Bleadon Women's Institute — check charity number 1162543 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bleadon Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162543. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bridgwater Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bleadon-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:47:09.519Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bleadon Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1162543) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £15,246 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 The Bleadon Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1162543 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bridgwater Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30) £15,246 ## What does The Bleadon Women's Institute do? Bleadon WI is a branch of the national womens institute in the UK. We are based in the village of Bleadon, Somerset and meet monthly to provide friendship, support, learning to Women The WI plays an unique role in providing women with education, build new skills, take part in activities and campaign on issues. We occasionally fund raise for local charities in line with the constitution ## What causes is The Bleadon Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bleadon Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bleadon 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=the-bleadon-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bleadon Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bleadon Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162543) 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 The Bleadon Women's Institute's charity number? The Bleadon Women's Institute's charity number is 1162543. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162543? Search 1162543 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 The Bleadon Women's Institute do? Bleadon WI is a branch of the national womens institute in the UK. We are based in the village of Bleadon, Somerset and meet monthly to provide friendship, support, learning to Women The WI plays an unique role in providing women with education, build new skills, take part in activities and campaign on issues. We occasionally fund raise for local charities in line with the constitution Does The Bleadon Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bleadon 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 The Bleadon Women's Institute? The Bleadon 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/1162543).