--- title: "The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes — charity 229871 | CharityCompare" description: "The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes (charity 229871). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-devon-federation-of-women-s-institutes retrieved: 2026-10-08T09:55:46.620Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 229871 DF # The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.devonwi.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=229871&subId=0) Work at The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-devon-federation-of-women-s-institutes&type=claim&name=The%20Devon%20Federation%20of%20Women) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes? Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31 £0 Registered charity number 229871 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Blackhorse Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.devonwi.org.uk](http://www.devonwi.org.uk/) Quick answer The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes (number 229871) 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 The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes do? The W.I. exists to educate women, to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, expand their horizons and to develop and pass on skills. This is achieved through educational courses covering I.T., cookery, craft cultural pursuits, sport and health and many others. These are run by qualified tutors either at county level or our own Denman college. The W.I. campaigns actively and reg Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes Answers The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes 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 The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes 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 D F W I Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; 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 The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-devon-federation-of-women-s-institutes&type=claim&name=The%20Devon%20Federation%20of%20Women) [Visit charity website](http://www.devonwi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes as a registered charity (number 229871) 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 The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes's charity number? The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes's charity number is 229871. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 229871? Search 229871 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 The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes do? The W.I. exists to educate women, to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, expand their horizons and to develop and pass on skills. This is achieved through educational courses covering I.T., cookery, craft cultural pursuits, sport and health and many others. These are run by qualified tutors either at county level or our own Denman college. The W.I. campaigns actively and reg Does The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes. 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 The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes? The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes's website listed in our register data is http://www.devonwi.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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes? The register does not record The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes registered as a charity? The Devon Federation of Women's Institutes 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=229871&subId=0).