--- title: "Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute — check charity number 1026855 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1026855. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Clacton-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/clacton-on-sea-womens-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:37:01.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute is a registered charity (number 1026855) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,401 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute? Registered charity number 1026855 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Clacton-on-Sea Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,401 ## What does Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute do? We received a ·10,000 lottery grant of which ·7,048 was used by December 2009 and ·547 on 19th May. The rest was then returned to awards for all. ## What causes is Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Clacton-on-Sea Womens 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=clacton-on-sea-womens-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1026855) 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 Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute's charity number? Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute's charity number is 1026855. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1026855? Search 1026855 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 Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute do? We received a ·10,000 lottery grant of which ·7,048 was used by December 2009 and ·547 on 19th May. The rest was then returned to awards for all. Does Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clacton-on-Sea Womens 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 Clacton-on-Sea Womens Institute? Clacton-on-Sea Womens 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/1026855).