Is Women's Self-Education Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Women's Self-Education Fund as a registered charity (number 297138) 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 Self-Education Fund's charity number?

Women's Self-Education Fund's charity number is 297138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297138?

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Does Women's Self-Education Fund have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Women's Self-Education Fund?

Women's Self-Education Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Women's Self-Education Fund registered as a charity?

Women's Self-Education Fund was entered on the register on 28 June 1991.

Registered charity · No. 297138

Women's Self-Education Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Women's Self-Education Fund 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 Women's Self-Education Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £852
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 297138
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Gardners Court
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Women's Self-Education Fund (number 297138) 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 Self-Education Fund do?

We work with locally based projects that are initiated and controlled by women and communities facing severe economic and social conditions. Our aim is to support Latin American women who are freeing their potential and, alongside their men, determining the direction of their communities for the benefit of everyone. Our projects are small scale with clear objectives and visible practical results.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Women's Self-Education Fund

Answers Women's Self-Education Fund 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 Self-Education Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 June 1991
Also known as: W S E F
Where it says it operates: Argentina · Bolivia · Brazil · Chile · Colombia · Cuba · Ecuador · El Salvador

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Self-Education Fund registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Women's Self-Education Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Women's Self-Education Fund. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Women's Self-Education Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Women's Self-Education Fund as a registered charity (number 297138) 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 Self-Education Fund's charity number?: Women's Self-Education Fund's charity number is 297138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 297138?: Search 297138 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 Self-Education Fund do?: We work with locally based projects that are initiated and controlled by women and communities facing severe economic and social conditions. Our aim is to support Latin American women who are freeing their potential and, alongside their men, determining the direction of their communities for the benefit of everyone. Our projects are small scale with clear objectives and visible practical results.
Does Women's Self-Education Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women's Self-Education Fund. 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 Self-Education Fund?: Women's Self-Education Fund 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 Women's Self-Education Fund?: The register does not record Women's Self-Education Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Women's Self-Education Fund registered as a charity?: Women's Self-Education Fund was entered on the register on 28 June 1991.

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.