--- title: "Breaston Women's Institute — check charity number 1111491 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Breaston Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1111491. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Breaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/breaston-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:10:03.407Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Breaston Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1111491) 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 £22,821 (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 Breaston Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1111491 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Breaston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,821 ## What does Breaston Women's Institute do? Each year we hold 2 coffee mornings and the money raised is donated to local charities chosen by our members.We also have a monthly meeting when we have member led activities or a speaker. Throughout the year we have a number of workshops for different crafts and there are some sub-groups for gardening around the village, Art group and Knit and Natter. ## What causes is Breaston Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Breaston Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Breaston 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=breaston-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Breaston Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Breaston Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1111491) 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 Breaston Women's Institute's charity number? Breaston Women's Institute's charity number is 1111491. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1111491? Search 1111491 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 Breaston Women's Institute do? Each year we hold 2 coffee mornings and the money raised is donated to local charities chosen by our members.We also have a monthly meeting when we have member led activities or a speaker. Throughout the year we have a number of workshops for different crafts and there are some sub-groups for gardening around the village, Art group and Knit and Natter. Does Breaston Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Breaston 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 Breaston Women's Institute? Breaston 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/1111491).