--- title: "Arford Women's Institute — check charity number 1002137 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arford Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1002137. Education/training charity based in High street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arford-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:05:58.073Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arford Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1002137) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £2,788 (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 Arford Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1002137 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location High street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,788 Website [www.hampshirewi.org.uk/userpagesnew/arfordwi](http://www.hampshirewi.org.uk/userpagesnew/arfordwi) ## What does Arford Women's Institute do? Arford is part of Hampshire Women's Institute and meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at the church centre in Headley. The W.I's activities are centred on promoting friendship, companionship and education within the local community. The WI are also involved in important debates which affect the whole country and other peoples worldwide. ## What causes is Arford Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arford Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arford 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=arford-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hampshirewi.org.uk/userpagesnew/arfordwi) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arford Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Arford Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1002137) 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 Arford Women's Institute's charity number? Arford Women's Institute's charity number is 1002137. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1002137? Search 1002137 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 Arford Women's Institute do? Arford is part of Hampshire Women's Institute and meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at the church centre in Headley. The W.I's activities are centred on promoting friendship, companionship and education within the local community. The WI are also involved in important debates which affect the whole country and other peoples worldwide. Does Arford Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arford 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 Arford Women's Institute? Arford Women's Institute's website is http://www.hampshirewi.org.uk/userpagesnew/arfordwi — 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/1002137).