--- title: "Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute — check charity number 1017053 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1017053. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 17 Couch Lane,. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/biddestone-and-hartham-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:03:30.287Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1017053) 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 £571 (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 Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1017053 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 17 Couch Lane, Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £571 ## What does Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute do? We provide women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. ## What causes is Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Biddestone and Hartham 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=biddestone-and-hartham-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1017053) 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 Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute's charity number? Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute's charity number is 1017053. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1017053? Search 1017053 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 Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute do? We provide women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. Does Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Biddestone and Hartham 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 Biddestone and Hartham Women's Institute? Biddestone and Hartham 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/1017053).