--- title: "Bedford Womens Institute — check charity number 1035215 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bedford Womens Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1035215. Education/training charity based in 62 Adelaide Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedford-womens-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:29:09.533Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bedford Womens Institute is a registered charity (number 1035215) 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 £2,368 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bedford Womens Institute? Registered charity number 1035215 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 62 Adelaide Square Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,368 ## What does Bedford Womens Institute do? Undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life. ## What causes is Bedford Womens Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford Womens Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedford 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=bedford-womens-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bedford Womens Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Bedford Womens Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1035215) 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 Bedford Womens Institute's charity number? Bedford Womens Institute's charity number is 1035215. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1035215? Search 1035215 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 Bedford Womens Institute do? Undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life. Does Bedford Womens Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford 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 Bedford Womens Institute? Bedford 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/1035215).