--- title: "Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute — check charity number 1190470 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190470. Education/training charity based in Bishop's Stortford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishop-s-stortford-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:08:27.696Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1190470) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £4,105 (year ending 2026-02-28). 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 Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1190470 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bishop's Stortford Latest income (year ending 2026-02-28) £4,105 ## What does Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute do? A presentation each month from a speaker covering a range of subjects such as history, science, environmental issues etc. Social activities such as flower arranging, games, sporting activities. Fund raising activities such as quiz evenings. ## What causes is Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishop's Stortford 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=bishop-s-stortford-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190470) 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 Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute's charity number? Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute's charity number is 1190470. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190470? Search 1190470 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 Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute do? A presentation each month from a speaker covering a range of subjects such as history, science, environmental issues etc. Social activities such as flower arranging, games, sporting activities. Fund raising activities such as quiz evenings. Does Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop's Stortford 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 Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute? Bishop's Stortford 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/1190470).