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title: "Women's Institute - Widdrington — check charity number 228801 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Women's Institute - Widdrington a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228801. Education/training charity based in Widdrington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/women-s-institute-widdrington
retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:04:03.823Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Women's Institute - Widdrington is a registered charity (number 228801) 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 £4,552 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 - Widdrington?

Registered charity number

228801

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Widdrington

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£4,552

## What does Women&#39;s Institute - Widdrington do?

Local women's group.Member of Northumberland Federation of Women's Institutes. Owners of community Hall available for use by groups and individuals.

## What causes is Women&#39;s Institute - Widdrington registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Women's Institute - Widdrington yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Women's Institute - Widdrington 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Women's Institute - Widdrington a legitimate charity?

Yes. Women's Institute - Widdrington is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228801) 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 - Widdrington's charity number?

Women's Institute - Widdrington's charity number is 228801. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 228801?

Search 228801 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 - Widdrington do?

Local women's group.Member of Northumberland Federation of Women's Institutes. Owners of community Hall available for use by groups and individuals.

Does Women's Institute - Widdrington have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women's Institute - Widdrington. 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 - Widdrington?

Women's Institute - Widdrington 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/228801).