Is Hollingbourne Women's Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hollingbourne Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 1017746) 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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute's charity number?

Hollingbourne Women's Institute's charity number is 1017746. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1017746?

Search 1017746 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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?

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

Hollingbourne Women's Institute's website listed in our register data is http://hollingbournewi.blogspot.co.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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute registered as a charity?

Hollingbourne Women's Institute was entered on the register on 26 February 1993.

Registered charity · No. 1017746

Hollingbourne Women's Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hollingbourne 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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,254
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £3,008
Registered charity number: 1017746
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 4 Hawkwell Business Centre
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: hollingbournewi.blogspot.co.uk

Quick answer

Hollingbourne Women's Institute (number 1017746) 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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute do?

The charity is based in the Village of Hollingbourne, Kent, for members living in and around this country area. It offers training, education arts, culture, sport and recreation, plus environmental conservation and heritage education and activites. This is carried out in a friendly, happy admosphere.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Hollingbourne 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 Hollingbourne 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: 26 February 1993
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: 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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hollingbourne 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

What should you check before donating to Hollingbourne Women's Institute?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hollingbourne Women's Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hollingbourne Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 1017746) 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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute's charity number?: Hollingbourne Women's Institute's charity number is 1017746. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1017746?: Search 1017746 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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute do?: The charity is based in the Village of Hollingbourne, Kent, for members living in and around this country area. It offers training, education arts, culture, sport and recreation, plus environmental conservation and heritage education and activites. This is carried out in a friendly, happy admosphere.
Does Hollingbourne Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hollingbourne 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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute?: Hollingbourne Women's Institute's website listed in our register data is http://hollingbournewi.blogspot.co.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 Hollingbourne Women's Institute?: The register does not record Hollingbourne Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Hollingbourne Women's Institute registered as a charity?: Hollingbourne Women's Institute was entered on the register on 26 February 1993.

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.