--- title: "Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute — check charity number 285610 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285610. Education/training charity based in Eastbourne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/butts-brow-willingdon-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:39:21.074Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 285610) 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 £3,746 (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 Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute? Registered charity number 285610 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Eastbourne Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,746 ## What does Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute do? The WI is a National Organisation in which each Institute operates within its own area, but also in wider areas for certain aspects-such as County Shows, etc. Butts Brow WI currently has a membership of 34 ladies who meet once a month at the Memorial Hall, Willingdon. There is usually a Committee Meeting the week before the Members' meeting. The Committee comprises the President, Secretary and Tre ## What causes is Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Butts Brow-Willingdon 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=butts-brow-willingdon-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285610) 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 Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute's charity number? Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute's charity number is 285610. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285610? Search 285610 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 Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute do? The WI is a National Organisation in which each Institute operates within its own area, but also in wider areas for certain aspects-such as County Shows, etc. Butts Brow WI currently has a membership of 34 ladies who meet once a month at the Memorial Hall, Willingdon. There is usually a Committee Meeting the week before the Members' meeting. The Committee comprises the President, Secretary and Tre Does Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Butts Brow-Willingdon 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 Butts Brow-Willingdon Women's Institute? Butts Brow-Willingdon 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/285610).