--- title: "Chestfield Women's Institute — check charity number 228397 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chestfield Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228397. Education/training charity based in The Drove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chestfield-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:42:51.262Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chestfield Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 228397) 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. Its latest reported income was £22,048 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Chestfield Women's Institute? Registered charity number 228397 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Drove Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £22,048 Website [www.chestfieldwi.co.uk](http://www.chestfieldwi.co.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Chestfield Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chestfield Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chestfield 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=chestfield-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chestfieldwi.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chestfield Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Chestfield Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228397) 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 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? Search 228397 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 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. Does Chestfield Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chestfield 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 Chestfield Women's Institute? Chestfield Women's Institute's website is http://www.chestfieldwi.co.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/228397).