--- title: "The W.i.g's — check charity number 1212209 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The W.i.g's a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212209. Education/training charity based in Lawford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-w-i-g-s retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:29:05.252Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The W.i.g's is a registered charity (number 1212209) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £10,854 (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 W.i.g's? Registered charity number 1212209 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lawford Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £10,854 Website [colchesterwigs.com](http://colchesterwigs.com/) ## What does The W.i.g's do? To advance the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas ## What causes is The W.i.g's registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The W.i.g's yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The W.i.g's 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-w-i-g-s&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://colchesterwigs.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The W.i.g's a legitimate charity? Yes. The W.i.g's is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212209) 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 W.i.g's's charity number? The W.i.g's's charity number is 1212209. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212209? Search 1212209 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 W.i.g's do? To advance the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas Does The W.i.g's have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The W.i.g's. 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 W.i.g's? The W.i.g's's website is http://colchesterwigs.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/1212209).