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title: "Being Woman — check charity number 1189008 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Being Woman a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189008. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lintonville Parkway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/being-woman
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:29:31.322Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Being Woman is a registered charity (number 1189008) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £122,316 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Being Woman?

Registered charity number

1189008

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lintonville Parkway

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£122,316

Website

[www.being-woman.org.uk](http://www.being-woman.org.uk/)

## What does Being Woman do?

Advancing the education of, in particular but not exclusively, women by theprovision of:(a) 1:1 sessions and workshops, in particular but not exclusively, in thesubject of basic digital skills that results in a qualification being obtained thatassists with improving the beneficiaries chances of securing futureemployment.

## What causes is Being Woman registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Being Woman yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Being Woman 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Being Woman a legitimate charity?

Yes. Being Woman is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189008) 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 Being Woman's charity number?

Being Woman's charity number is 1189008. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189008?

Search 1189008 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 Being Woman do?

Advancing the education of, in particular but not exclusively, women by theprovision of:(a) 1:1 sessions and workshops, in particular but not exclusively, in thesubject of basic digital skills that results in a qualification being obtained thatassists with improving the beneficiaries chances of securing futureemployment.

Does Being Woman have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Being Woman. 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 Being Woman?

Being Woman's website is http://www.being-woman.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/1189008).