--- title: "Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute — check charity number 1112861 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1112861. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wallingford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brightwell-cum-sotwell-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:41:18.768Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1112861) 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 £2,395 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1112861 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wallingford Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,395 Website [www.brightwellcumsotwellwi.com](http://www.brightwellcumsotwellwi.com/) ## What does Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute do? Monthly meetings with a wide selection of speakers; 2 x book groups, quilting group, garden visits, fund-raising lunches, stall at village fete, theatre trips, WI outings, walks, fundraising for ACWW and local projects. ## What causes is Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell 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=brightwell-cum-sotwell-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brightwellcumsotwellwi.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1112861) 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 Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute's charity number? Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute's charity number is 1112861. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1112861? Search 1112861 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 Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute do? Monthly meetings with a wide selection of speakers; 2 x book groups, quilting group, garden visits, fund-raising lunches, stall at village fete, theatre trips, WI outings, walks, fundraising for ACWW and local projects. Does Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell 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 Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute? Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Women's Institute's website is http://www.brightwellcumsotwellwi.com — 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/1112861).