Is Leiston Women's Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Leiston Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 1042716) 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 Leiston Women's Institute's charity number?

Leiston Women's Institute's charity number is 1042716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1042716?

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Does Leiston Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Leiston Women's Institute?

Leiston 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.

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

Leiston Women's Institute was entered on the register on 10 December 1994.

Registered charity · No. 1042716

Leiston Women's Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Leiston 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 Leiston Women's Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,278
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,910
Registered charity number: 1042716
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Hamblin Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Leiston Women's Institute (number 1042716) 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 Leiston Women's Institute do?

Enables members to enjoy friendship within their local communities, to develop their skills and talents through lifelong learning, to widen their horizons, to improve the quality of life in the community, and together, to influence local, national and international affairs. The Women's Institute is non-sectarian and non-party political.

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

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

Answers Leiston 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 Leiston 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: 10 December 1994
Where it says it operates: Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Leiston Women's Institute registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leiston Women's Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Leiston Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 1042716) 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 Leiston Women's Institute's charity number?: Leiston Women's Institute's charity number is 1042716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1042716?: Search 1042716 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 Leiston Women's Institute do?: Enables members to enjoy friendship within their local communities, to develop their skills and talents through lifelong learning, to widen their horizons, to improve the quality of life in the community, and together, to influence local, national and international affairs. The Women's Institute is non-sectarian and non-party political.
Does Leiston Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leiston 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 Leiston Women's Institute?: Leiston 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Leiston Women's Institute?: The register does not record Leiston Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Leiston Women's Institute registered as a charity?: Leiston Women's Institute was entered on the register on 10 December 1994.

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.