Is Women's Design Service a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Women's Design Service as a registered charity (number 801282) 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 Women's Design Service's charity number?

Women's Design Service's charity number is 801282. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 801282?

Search 801282 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.

Does Women's Design Service have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women's Design Service. 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 Women's Design Service?

Women's Design Service's website listed in our register data is http://www.wds.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.

When was Women's Design Service registered as a charity?

Women's Design Service was entered on the register on 3 April 1989. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02156672).

Registered charity · No. 801282Charitable company

Women's Design Service

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Women's Design Service is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, accommodation/housing.

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What are the key facts about Women's Design Service?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £550
Registered charity number: 801282
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.wds.org.uk

Quick answer

Women's Design Service (number 801282) 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 Women's Design Service do?

Charity is currently in dormancy. Normal area of work is consultancy, research, training, community development on issues around women and the built environment.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Women's Design Service

Answers Women's Design Service 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 Women's Design Service as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 April 1989
Company number: 02156672 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; 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 Women's Design Service registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityAccommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for Women's Design Service yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Women's Design Service. 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

What should you check before donating to Women's Design Service?

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Women's Design Service a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Women's Design Service as a registered charity (number 801282) 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 Women's Design Service's charity number?: Women's Design Service's charity number is 801282. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 801282?: Search 801282 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 Women's Design Service do?: Charity is currently in dormancy. Normal area of work is consultancy, research, training, community development on issues around women and the built environment.
Does Women's Design Service have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women's Design Service. 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 Women's Design Service?: Women's Design Service's website listed in our register data is http://www.wds.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 Women's Design Service?: The register does not record Women's Design Service as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Women's Design Service registered as a charity?: Women's Design Service was entered on the register on 3 April 1989. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02156672).

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.