--- title: "The Bushmead Women's Institute — check charity number 1177516 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bushmead Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177516. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Luton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bushmead-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:14:27.395Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bushmead Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1177516) 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 £3,640 (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 The Bushmead Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1177516 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Luton Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,640 ## What does The Bushmead Women's Institute do? The Women's Institute organisation is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. The main purpose of the WI are; to advance the education of women, to promote development for the public benefit and to advance health and citizenship by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering ## What causes is The Bushmead Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bushmead Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bushmead 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-bushmead-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bushmead Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bushmead Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177516) 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 Bushmead Women's Institute's charity number? The Bushmead Women's Institute's charity number is 1177516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177516? Search 1177516 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 Bushmead Women's Institute do? The Women's Institute organisation is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. The main purpose of the WI are; to advance the education of women, to promote development for the public benefit and to advance health and citizenship by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering Does The Bushmead Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bushmead 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 Bushmead Women's Institute? The Bushmead 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/1177516).