--- title: "Cattistock Women's Institute — check charity number 291573 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cattistock Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 291573. Education/training charity based in Cattistock. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cattistock-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:18:52.779Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cattistock Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 291573) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £970 (year ending 2024-02-29). 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 Cattistock Women's Institute? Registered charity number 291573 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cattistock Latest income (year ending 2024-02-29) £970 ## What does Cattistock Women's Institute do? Cattistock WI is in a rural area with women meeting to improve living conditions, advance education and enter political debate regarding key local and other issues. Members develop a range of skills and appreciation of arts and crafts, home economics and advice on health and social welfare. ## What causes is Cattistock Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cattistock Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cattistock 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=cattistock-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cattistock Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Cattistock Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 291573) 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 Cattistock Women's Institute's charity number? Cattistock Women's Institute's charity number is 291573. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 291573? Search 291573 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 Cattistock Women's Institute do? Cattistock WI is in a rural area with women meeting to improve living conditions, advance education and enter political debate regarding key local and other issues. Members develop a range of skills and appreciation of arts and crafts, home economics and advice on health and social welfare. Does Cattistock Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cattistock 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 Cattistock Women's Institute? Cattistock 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/291573).