--- title: "Beckley Women's Institute — check charity number 285609 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beckley Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285609. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Main Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beckley-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:45:46.576Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beckley Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 285609) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,076 (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 Beckley Women's Institute? Registered charity number 285609 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Main Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,076 ## What does Beckley Women's Institute do? Women's Institute meetings and other activities in and around Beckley. ## What causes is Beckley Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beckley Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beckley 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=beckley-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beckley Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Beckley Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285609) 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 Beckley Women's Institute's charity number? Beckley Women's Institute's charity number is 285609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285609? Search 285609 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 Beckley Women's Institute do? Women's Institute meetings and other activities in and around Beckley. Does Beckley Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beckley 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 Beckley Women's Institute? Beckley 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/285609).