--- title: "Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney — check charity number 228258 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228258. Education/training charity based in 11 Station Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/women-s-institute-barrow-gurney retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:08:44.174Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney is a registered charity (number 228258) 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 £514 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney? Registered charity number 228258 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 11 Station Road Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £514 ## What does Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney do? The WI aims to educate women to enable them to provide an effective roll in the community, and to expand their horizons. To develop and pass on important skills. ## What causes is Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney 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=women-s-institute-barrow-gurney&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney a legitimate charity? Yes. Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228258) 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 Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney's charity number? Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney's charity number is 228258. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228258? Search 228258 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 Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney do? The WI aims to educate women to enable them to provide an effective roll in the community, and to expand their horizons. To develop and pass on important skills. Does Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney. 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 Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney? Women's Institute - Barrow Gurney 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/228258).