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Chestfield Women's Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Chestfield Women's Institute (number 228397) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Chestfield Women's Institute do?
To advance the education of women in all areas for the public benefit. There are groups for craft, walking, keep fit, table tennis, art and scrabble. There are monthly meetings with speakers. Various social/educational occasions are held. Women are encouraged to help in the running of their organisation thus gaining in confidence and organisational skills.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chestfield Women's Institute
Answers Chestfield Women's Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Chestfield Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Chestfield Women's Institute's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Swalecliffe with Chestfield Women's Institute
Where it says it operates
Kent
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Chestfield Women's Institute registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Chestfield Women's Institute a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Chestfield Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 228397) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Chestfield Women's Institute's charity number?
Chestfield Women's Institute's charity number is 228397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 228397?
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What does Chestfield Women's Institute do?
To advance the education of women in all areas for the public benefit. There are groups for craft, walking, keep fit, table tennis, art and scrabble. There are monthly meetings with speakers. Various social/educational occasions are held. Women are encouraged to help in the running of their organisation thus gaining in confidence and organisational skills.
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How can I donate to Chestfield Women's Institute?
Chestfield Women's Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.chestfieldwi.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Chestfield Women's Institute?
The register records Chestfield Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Chestfield Women's Institute's trustees paid?
Chestfield Women's Institute's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Chestfield Women's Institute previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Chestfield Women's Institute: Swalecliffe with Chestfield Women's Institute.
When was Chestfield Women's Institute registered as a charity?
Chestfield Women's Institute was entered on the register on 26 September 1963.