--- title: "Avon Women's Institute — check charity number 1022178 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Avon Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1022178. Education/training charity based in Fordingbridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/avon-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:25.899Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Avon Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1022178) 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 £1,548 (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 Avon Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1022178 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Fordingbridge Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,548 Website [hampshirewi.org.uk](http://hampshirewi.org.uk/) ## What does Avon Women's Institute do? Education of women in its broadest sense - talks covering nature, science, fashion, home crafts, history: culture - theatre and places of interest visited: issues of the day discussed ## What causes is Avon Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Avon Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Avon 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=avon-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hampshirewi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Avon Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Avon Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1022178) 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 Avon Women's Institute's charity number? Avon Women's Institute's charity number is 1022178. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1022178? Search 1022178 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 Avon Women's Institute do? Education of women in its broadest sense - talks covering nature, science, fashion, home crafts, history: culture - theatre and places of interest visited: issues of the day discussed Does Avon Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Avon 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 Avon Women's Institute? Avon Women's Institute's website is http://hampshirewi.org.uk — 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/1022178).