--- title: "Ferring Downs Women's Institute — charity 265991" description: "Ferring Downs Women's Institute (charity 265991). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ferring-downs-women-s-institute retrieved: 2026-09-22T22:46:25.481Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ferring Downs Women's Institute is listed as a registered charity (number 265991) 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: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £627 (year ending 2021-09-15). 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute? Registered charity number 265991 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Worthing Latest income (year ending 2021-09-15) £627 ## What does Ferring Downs Women's Institute do? Art Club, Knitting Group, Luncheon Club, Walking Activities ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ferring Downs Women's Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ferring Downs 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Ferring Downs Women's Institute? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=ferring-downs-women-s-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ferring Downs Women's Institute a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Ferring Downs Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 265991) 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute's charity number? Ferring Downs Women's Institute's charity number is 265991. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 265991? Search 265991 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute do? Art Club, Knitting Group, Luncheon Club, Walking Activities Does Ferring Downs Women's Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ferring Downs 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 Ferring Downs Women's Institute? Ferring Downs Women's 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 2026-09-08, 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=265991&subId=0).