Is Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 229801) 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 Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute's charity number?

Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute's charity number is 229801. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 229801?

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Does Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute?

Ringwood and Hangersley 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.

What was Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute: Women's Institute - Hangersley.

Registered charity · No. 229801

Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Ringwood and Hangersley 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 Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,979
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,373
Registered charity number: 229801
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Ringwood
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute (number 229801) 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 Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute do?

HOLD EDUCATIONAL EVENINGS - WITH SPEAKERS AND VARIOUS DEMONSTRATIONS AND ATTEND WI EDUCATIONAL DAYS.

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

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

Answers Ringwood and Hangersley 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 Ringwood and Hangersley 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: 8 October 1963
Also known as: R and H W I; Ringwood and Hangersley Wi
Previous names on the register: Women's Institute - Hangersley
Where it says it operates: Hampshire

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 Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 229801) 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 Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute's charity number?: Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute's charity number is 229801. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 229801?: Search 229801 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 Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute do?: HOLD EDUCATIONAL EVENINGS - WITH SPEAKERS AND VARIOUS DEMONSTRATIONS AND ATTEND WI EDUCATIONAL DAYS.
Does Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ringwood and Hangersley 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 Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute?: Ringwood and Hangersley 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 Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute?: The register does not record Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute: Women's Institute - Hangersley.
When was Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute registered as a charity?: Ringwood and Hangersley Women's Institute was entered on the register on 8 October 1963.

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.