--- title: "Burghfield Women's Institute — check charity number 296564 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Burghfield Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296564. Education/training charity based in Burghfield Common. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/burghfield-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:28:09.301Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Burghfield Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 296564) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £2,257 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Burghfield Women's Institute? Registered charity number 296564 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Burghfield Common Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,257 Website [www.burghfieldwi.org.uk](http://www.burghfieldwi.org.uk/) ## What does Burghfield Women's Institute do? The Women's Institute organisation is based on the ideals of friendship, truth, tolerance and justice. We aim to advance our member's education in citizenship, national and international affairs, music, drama, science, handicrafts, agriculture, home economics and health and social welfare. We seek to give members the opportunity of working together, and of putting into practice our ideals. ## What causes is Burghfield Women's Institute registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Burghfield Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Burghfield 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=burghfield-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.burghfieldwi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Burghfield Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Burghfield Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296564) 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 Burghfield Women's Institute's charity number? Burghfield Women's Institute's charity number is 296564. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296564? Search 296564 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 Burghfield Women's Institute do? The Women's Institute organisation is based on the ideals of friendship, truth, tolerance and justice. We aim to advance our member's education in citizenship, national and international affairs, music, drama, science, handicrafts, agriculture, home economics and health and social welfare. We seek to give members the opportunity of working together, and of putting into practice our ideals. Does Burghfield Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burghfield 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 Burghfield Women's Institute? Burghfield Women's Institute's website is http://www.burghfieldwi.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/296564).