--- title: "Women's Prize Trust — check charity number 1181253 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Women's Prize Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181253. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/women-s-prize-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:05:54.641Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Women's Prize Trust is a registered charity (number 1181253) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £1,529,197 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Prize Trust? Registered charity number 1181253 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,529,197 Website [www.womensprize.com](https://www.womensprize.com/) ## What does Women's Prize Trust do? The objects for which the charity exists relate to the advancement of the art of literature for the public benefit. We foster & promote literature of merit written by women in all its forms, including by the encouragement of diversity & greater gender equality amongst writers & by the award of an annual prize for a full length novel written by a woman of any nationality & published in English. ## What causes is Women's Prize Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Women's Prize Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Women's Prize Trust 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-prize-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.womensprize.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Women's Prize Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Women's Prize Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181253) 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 Prize Trust's charity number? Women's Prize Trust's charity number is 1181253. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181253? Search 1181253 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 Prize Trust do? The objects for which the charity exists relate to the advancement of the art of literature for the public benefit. We foster & promote literature of merit written by women in all its forms, including by the encouragement of diversity & greater gender equality amongst writers & by the award of an annual prize for a full length novel written by a woman of any nationality & published in English. Does Women's Prize Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women's Prize Trust. 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 Prize Trust? Women's Prize Trust's website is https://www.womensprize.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1181253).