--- title: "Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes… — charity 1041714" description: "Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes… (charity 1041714). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-federation-of-women-s-institutes-limited retrieved: 2026-09-23T04:48:57.747Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited is listed as a registered charity (number 1041714) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £131,250 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited? Registered charity number 1041714 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact locality (not service coverage) County House Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £131,250 Website [www.theWI.org.uk/dorset](http://www.thewi.org.uk/dorset) ## What does Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited do? Organise a diverse range of educational and events throughout each year. Attend a variety of shows and events in Dorset to raise awareness of the work the Women's Institutes do and to work on increasing membership. Work on active campaigns for better living for people and the environment. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. 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Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1041714? Search 1041714 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 Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited do? Organise a diverse range of educational and events throughout each year. Attend a variety of shows and events in Dorset to raise awareness of the work the Women's Institutes do and to work on increasing membership. Work on active campaigns for better living for people and the environment. Does Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited. 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 Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited? Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.theWI.org.uk/dorset. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1041714&subId=0).