Is Hartford Women's Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hartford Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 502880) 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 Hartford Women's Institute's charity number?

Hartford Women's Institute's charity number is 502880. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 502880?

Search 502880 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.

Does Hartford Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hartford 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 Hartford Women's Institute?

Hartford Women's Institute's website listed in our register data is http://wihartfordches.uk. 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.

When was Hartford Women's Institute registered as a charity?

Hartford Women's Institute was entered on the register on 5 December 1973.

Registered charity · No. 502880

Hartford Women's Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hartford Women's Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Hartford Women's Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £6,324
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,586
Registered charity number: 502880
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Beach Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: wihartfordches.uk

Quick answer

Hartford Women's Institute (number 502880) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Hartford Women's Institute do?

To educate and inform the members of Hartford WI. We have speakers at our monthly meetings and arrange visits to various places of interest.We have several sub groups such as craft, art, walking, history, darts, bowls and music. We give a bursary each year to one of our members to use on a course of her choice.We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Hartford Methodist Church Hall.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hartford Women's Institute

Answers Hartford Women's Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Hartford Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 December 1973
Where it says it operates: Cheshire East · Cheshire West & Chester

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Hartford Women's Institute registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hartford Women's Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hartford Women's Institute. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hartford Women's Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hartford Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 502880) 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 Hartford Women's Institute's charity number?: Hartford Women's Institute's charity number is 502880. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 502880?: Search 502880 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 Hartford Women's Institute do?: To educate and inform the members of Hartford WI. We have speakers at our monthly meetings and arrange visits to various places of interest.We have several sub groups such as craft, art, walking, history, darts, bowls and music. We give a bursary each year to one of our members to use on a course of her choice.We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Hartford Methodist Church Hall.
Does Hartford Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hartford 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 Hartford Women's Institute?: Hartford Women's Institute's website listed in our register data is http://wihartfordches.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hartford Women's Institute?: The register does not record Hartford Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Hartford Women's Institute registered as a charity?: Hartford Women's Institute was entered on the register on 5 December 1973.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.