--- title: "Bearsted Green Women's Institute — check charity number 286160 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bearsted Green Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286160. Education/training charity based in 4 Hawkwell Bus Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bearsted-green-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:32:30.062Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bearsted Green Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 286160) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £5,463 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Bearsted Green Women's Institute? Registered charity number 286160 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 4 Hawkwell Bus Centre Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £5,463 ## What does Bearsted Green Women's Institute do? we meet on the first Wednesday of every month, we have a speaker on various topics.We have a book club, a walking group, gardening gruop and a craft club. ## What causes is Bearsted Green Women's Institute registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bearsted Green Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bearsted Green 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=bearsted-green-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bearsted Green Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Bearsted Green Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286160) 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 Bearsted Green Women's Institute's charity number? Bearsted Green Women's Institute's charity number is 286160. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286160? Search 286160 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 Bearsted Green Women's Institute do? we meet on the first Wednesday of every month, we have a speaker on various topics.We have a book club, a walking group, gardening gruop and a craft club. Does Bearsted Green Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bearsted Green 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 Bearsted Green Women's Institute? Bearsted Green 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/286160).