--- title: "Womens Leadership Initiative — check charity number 1178789 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Womens Leadership Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178789. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 18-36 Wellington Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/womens-leadership-initiative retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:08:27.734Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Womens Leadership Initiative is a registered charity (number 1178789) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. 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 Womens Leadership Initiative? Registered charity number 1178789 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 18-36 Wellington Street ## What does Womens Leadership Initiative do? The promotion of gender equality for the public benefit by:- The elimination of discrimination against women on the grounds of gender Advancing education and raising awareness in gender inequality and women's rights Conducting or commissioning research on gender equality issues and publishing the results to the public Cultivating a sentiment in favour of equal rights for women ## What causes is Womens Leadership Initiative registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Womens Leadership Initiative yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Womens Leadership Initiative 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=womens-leadership-initiative&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Womens Leadership Initiative a legitimate charity? Yes. Womens Leadership Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178789) 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 Womens Leadership Initiative's charity number? Womens Leadership Initiative's charity number is 1178789. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178789? Search 1178789 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 Womens Leadership Initiative do? The promotion of gender equality for the public benefit by:- The elimination of discrimination against women on the grounds of gender Advancing education and raising awareness in gender inequality and women's rights Conducting or commissioning research on gender equality issues and publishing the results to the public Cultivating a sentiment in favour of equal rights for women Does Womens Leadership Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Womens Leadership Initiative. 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 Womens Leadership Initiative? Womens Leadership Initiative 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/1178789).