--- title: "Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute — check charity number 801847 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 801847. Education/training charity based in Orpington Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chelsfield-afternoon-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:52:17.368Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 801847) 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. 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 Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute? Registered charity number 801847 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Orpington Road ## What does Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute do? EducationSocialTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship, in public questions both national and international in music, drama and other cultural subjects, also to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. ## What causes is Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chelsfield Afternoon 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=chelsfield-afternoon-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 801847) 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 Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute's charity number? Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute's charity number is 801847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 801847? Search 801847 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 Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute do? EducationSocialTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship, in public questions both national and international in music, drama and other cultural subjects, also to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Does Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chelsfield Afternoon 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 Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute? Chelsfield Afternoon 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/801847).