--- title: "Basingstoke Womens Institute — check charity number 900414 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basingstoke Womens Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 900414. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Basingstoke. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basingstoke-womens-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:15.834Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basingstoke Womens Institute is a registered charity (number 900414) 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 £2,057 (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 Basingstoke Womens Institute? Registered charity number 900414 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Basingstoke Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,057 ## What does Basingstoke Womens Institute do? Basingstoke WI activities are as follows: Monthly meetings with a speaker or activity and time to socialize. Organised work shops and outings and regular members' groups, trips, walks and demonstrations in connection with craft, education, training, sport and culture and attendance at County and National WI events. Welfare for WI members. ## What causes is Basingstoke Womens Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basingstoke Womens Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basingstoke Womens 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=basingstoke-womens-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basingstoke Womens Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Basingstoke Womens Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 900414) 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 Basingstoke Womens Institute's charity number? Basingstoke Womens Institute's charity number is 900414. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 900414? Search 900414 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 Basingstoke Womens Institute do? Basingstoke WI activities are as follows: Monthly meetings with a speaker or activity and time to socialize. Organised work shops and outings and regular members' groups, trips, walks and demonstrations in connection with craft, education, training, sport and culture and attendance at County and National WI events. Welfare for WI members. Does Basingstoke Womens Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basingstoke Womens 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 Basingstoke Womens Institute? Basingstoke Womens 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/900414).