--- title: "Bitterne Women's Institute — check charity number 1020634 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bitterne Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1020634. Education/training charity based in Southampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bitterne-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:07:38.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bitterne Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1020634) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £1,217 (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 Bitterne Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1020634 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Southampton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,217 ## What does Bitterne Women's Institute do? Bitterne WI enables women to extend their interest in crafts. history,citizenship,music and drama. It provides a meeting place for women to socialise and to work to improve their community.As part of the wider organisation of WIs it takes part in aiming to influence national issues especially those affecting women and family life. ## What causes is Bitterne Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bitterne Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bitterne 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=bitterne-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bitterne Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Bitterne Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1020634) 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 Bitterne Women's Institute's charity number? Bitterne Women's Institute's charity number is 1020634. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1020634? Search 1020634 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 Bitterne Women's Institute do? Bitterne WI enables women to extend their interest in crafts. history,citizenship,music and drama. It provides a meeting place for women to socialise and to work to improve their community.As part of the wider organisation of WIs it takes part in aiming to influence national issues especially those affecting women and family life. Does Bitterne Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bitterne 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 Bitterne Women's Institute? Bitterne 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/1020634).