--- title: "Upchurch Women's Institute — check charity number 282574 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Upchurch Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 282574. Education/training charity based in Holywell Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/upchurch-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:13:43.430Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Upchurch Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 282574) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £4,891 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Upchurch Women's Institute? Registered charity number 282574 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Holywell Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £4,891 ## What does Upchurch Women's Institute do? Monthly meetings held to promote educational and social well-being of women in a rural community. ## What causes is Upchurch Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Upchurch Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Upchurch 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=upchurch-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Upchurch Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Upchurch Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 282574) 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 Upchurch Women's Institute's charity number? Upchurch Women's Institute's charity number is 282574. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 282574? Search 282574 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 Upchurch Women's Institute do? Monthly meetings held to promote educational and social well-being of women in a rural community. Does Upchurch Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Upchurch 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 Upchurch Women's Institute? Upchurch 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/282574).