--- title: "Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute — check charity number 227738 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 227738. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Biggin Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aperfield-west-kent-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:43:12.438Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 227738) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £25,454 (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 Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute? Registered charity number 227738 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Biggin Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,454 ## What does Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute do? Our hall hosts groups from ballet, dance, jive, WI meetings, yoga, pilates, computer study, allotment & daily pre-school sessions, biggin hill society. ## What causes is Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute 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=aperfield-west-kent-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 227738) 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 Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute's charity number? Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute's charity number is 227738. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 227738? Search 227738 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 Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute do? Our hall hosts groups from ballet, dance, jive, WI meetings, yoga, pilates, computer study, allotment & daily pre-school sessions, biggin hill society. Does Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute. 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 Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute? Aperfield (West Kent) Women's Institute 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/227738).