--- title: "Cottingham Women's Institute — check charity number 1021679 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cottingham Women's Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1021679. Education/training charity based in Cottingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cottingham-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:45:41.305Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cottingham Women's Institute is a registered charity (number 1021679) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £4,846 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Cottingham Women's Institute? Registered charity number 1021679 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cottingham Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £4,846 Website [www.thewi.org.uk](http://www.thewi.org.uk/) ## What does Cottingham Women's Institute do? Education and information on national and local topics.Meetings including speakers.quizzes and outings.Support for local community projects(not financial). ## What causes is Cottingham Women's Institute registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cottingham Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cottingham 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=cottingham-women-s-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thewi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cottingham Women's Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Cottingham Women's Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1021679) 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 Cottingham Women's Institute's charity number? Cottingham Women's Institute's charity number is 1021679. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1021679? Search 1021679 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 Cottingham Women's Institute do? Education and information on national and local topics.Meetings including speakers.quizzes and outings.Support for local community projects(not financial). Does Cottingham Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cottingham 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 Cottingham Women's Institute? Cottingham Women's Institute's website is http://www.thewi.org.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/1021679).