--- title: "The Hollesley Women's Institute — check charity number 1166599 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hollesley Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166599. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hollesley-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:58:22.584Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hollesley Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1166599) 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 £5,818 (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 The Hollesley Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1166599 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mill Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £5,818 Website [www.sefwi.org.uk/institutes/hollesley](http://www.sefwi.org.uk/institutes/hollesley) ## What does The Hollesley Women's Institute do? To provide a centre for social engagement, activities and course of instruction, lectures and other educational activities as determined by members. ## What causes is The Hollesley Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hollesley Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hollesley 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-hollesley-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sefwi.org.uk/institutes/hollesley) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hollesley Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hollesley Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166599) 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 Hollesley Women's Institute's charity number? The Hollesley Women's Institute's charity number is 1166599. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166599? Search 1166599 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 Hollesley Women's Institute do? To provide a centre for social engagement, activities and course of instruction, lectures and other educational activities as determined by members. Does The Hollesley Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hollesley 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 Hollesley Women's Institute? The Hollesley Women's Institute's website is http://www.sefwi.org.uk/institutes/hollesley — 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/1166599).