--- title: "Brindle Women's Institute — check charity number 1016017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brindle Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1016017. Education/training charity based in Hoghton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brindle-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:35:47.458Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brindle Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1016017) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £1,748 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 Brindle Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1016017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hoghton Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30) £1,748 Website [www.lancashirewi.org.uk](http://www.lancashirewi.org.uk/) ## What does Brindle Women's Institute do? Brindle Women's Institute meets once a month, we have speakers on many subject sometimes educational, sometimes local interest groups, handycrafts, hobbies or purely entertaining for our member. We also have outings, and help other local groups with their catering. Our members also support many of the Lancashire Federation events. ## What causes is Brindle Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brindle Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brindle 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=brindle-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lancashirewi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brindle Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Brindle Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1016017) 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 Brindle Women's Institute's charity number? Brindle Women's Institute's charity number is 1016017. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1016017? Search 1016017 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 Brindle Women's Institute do? Brindle Women's Institute meets once a month, we have speakers on many subject sometimes educational, sometimes local interest groups, handycrafts, hobbies or purely entertaining for our member. We also have outings, and help other local groups with their catering. Our members also support many of the Lancashire Federation events. Does Brindle Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brindle 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 Brindle Women's Institute? Brindle Women's Institute's website is http://www.lancashirewi.org.uk — 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/1016017).