--- title: "Women's Institute - Linstock — check charity number 228863 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Women's Institute - Linstock a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228863. Education/training charity based in Brunstock. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/women-s-institute-linstock retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:30:35.808Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Women's Institute - Linstock is a registered charity (number 228863) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £8,591 (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 Women's Institute - Linstock? Registered charity number 228863 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Brunstock Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £8,591 ## What does Women's Institute - Linstock do? An oportunity for ladies to meet, socialise and discuss areas of concern in the local area that would benefit the community at large and to give support where possible. ## What causes is Women's Institute - Linstock registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Women's Institute - Linstock yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Women's Institute - Linstock 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-linstock&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Women's Institute - Linstock a legitimate charity? Yes. Women's Institute - Linstock is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228863) 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 - Linstock's charity number? Women's Institute - Linstock's charity number is 228863. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228863? Search 228863 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 - Linstock do? An oportunity for ladies to meet, socialise and discuss areas of concern in the local area that would benefit the community at large and to give support where possible. Does Women's Institute - Linstock have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women's Institute - Linstock. 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 - Linstock? Women's Institute - Linstock 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/228863).