--- title: "Winnersh Women's Institute — check charity number 279951 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Winnersh Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279951. Education/training charity based in Earley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winnersh-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:21:24.524Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Winnersh Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 279951) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £3,603 (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 Winnersh Women's Institute? Registered charity number 279951 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Earley Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,603 ## What does Winnersh Women's Institute do? The W.I. exists to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills. ## What causes is Winnersh Women's Institute registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winnersh Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winnersh 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=winnersh-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Winnersh Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Winnersh Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279951) 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 Winnersh Women's Institute's charity number? Winnersh Women's Institute's charity number is 279951. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279951? Search 279951 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 Winnersh Women's Institute do? The W.I. exists to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills. Does Winnersh Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winnersh 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 Winnersh Women's Institute? Winnersh 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/279951).