Is Purbrook Women's Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Purbrook Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 1026725) 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 Purbrook Women's Institute's charity number?

Purbrook Women's Institute's charity number is 1026725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1026725?

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Does Purbrook Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Purbrook Women's Institute?

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

Purbrook Women's Institute was entered on the register on 4 October 1993.

Registered charity · No. 1026725

Purbrook Women's Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Purbrook Women's Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, environment/conservation/heritage.

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

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,610
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,783
Registered charity number: 1026725
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Waterlooville
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Purbrook Women's Institute (number 1026725) 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 Purbrook Women's Institute do?

Womens Organisation.Crafts and Speakers, LunchClub, Book club

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

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

Answers Purbrook 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 Purbrook 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: 4 October 1993
Where it says it operates: Hampshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

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 Purbrook Women's Institute registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Purbrook Women's Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Purbrook Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 1026725) 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 Purbrook Women's Institute's charity number?: Purbrook Women's Institute's charity number is 1026725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1026725?: Search 1026725 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 Purbrook Women's Institute do?: Womens Organisation.Crafts and Speakers, LunchClub, Book club
Does Purbrook Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Purbrook 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 Purbrook Women's Institute?: Purbrook 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 Purbrook Women's Institute?: The register does not record Purbrook Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Purbrook Women's Institute registered as a charity?: Purbrook Women's Institute was entered on the register on 4 October 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.