Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Swi is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Swi (number SC053058) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Swi do?
The Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI), founded in 1917, is one of Scotland’s oldest women’s membership organisations. Originally created to bring rural women together through education and skill-sharing - a charitable organisation dedicated to empowering women, fostering community, and preserving Scottish traditions. The SWI promotes learning in areas like crafts, cookery, volunteering and events, while also encouraging friendship and social inclusion. Operating on local, regional, and national levels, it hosts events, workshops, and competitions that strengthen learning, communities and cult…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Swi
Answers Swi gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Swi's money come from?
Swi reported £439k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £323k (74%), investments £106k (24%), trading and fundraising events £9,445 (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£323k · 74%
Investments£106k · 24%
Trading and fundraising events£9,445 · 2%
Other income£400 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Scottish Women's Institutes SCIO
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Swi registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Swi yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Swi.
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The register data used for this profile lists Swi as a registered charity (number SC053058) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Swi's charity number?
Swi's charity number is SC053058. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053058?
Search SC053058 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Swi do?
The Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI), founded in 1917, is one of Scotland’s oldest women’s membership organisations. Originally created to bring rural women together through education and skill-sharing - a charitable organisation dedicated to empowering women, fostering community, and preserving Scottish traditions. The SWI promotes learning in areas like crafts, cookery, volunteering and events, while also encouraging friendship and social inclusion. Operating on local, regional, and national levels, it hosts events, workshops, and competitions that strengthen learning, communities and cult…
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swi. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Swi?
Swi's website listed in our register data is https://www.theswi.org.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.
Where does Swi's money come from?
Swi reported £439k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £323k (74%), investments £106k (24%), trading and fundraising events £9,445 (2%).
When was Swi registered as a charity?
Swi was entered on the register on 12 January 2024.