--- title: "Wolviston Village Women's Institute — check charity number 228551 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wolviston Village Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228551. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Billingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wolviston-village-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:06:09.962Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wolviston Village Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 228551) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £6,818 (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 Wolviston Village Women's Institute? Registered charity number 228551 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Billingham Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £6,818 ## What does Wolviston Village Women's Institute do? The W.I. formed in 1915 with two clear aims, to revitalise rural communities and encourage women to produce more food during the 1st world war. Today the W.I. provides women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. ## What causes is Wolviston Village Women's Institute registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wolviston Village Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wolviston Village 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=wolviston-village-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wolviston Village Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Wolviston Village Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228551) 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 Wolviston Village Women's Institute's charity number? Wolviston Village Women's Institute's charity number is 228551. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228551? Search 228551 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 Wolviston Village Women's Institute do? The W.I. formed in 1915 with two clear aims, to revitalise rural communities and encourage women to produce more food during the 1st world war. Today the W.I. provides women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. Does Wolviston Village Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wolviston Village 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 Wolviston Village Women's Institute? Wolviston Village 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/228551).