Is Woolpit Women's Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Woolpit Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 283960) 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 Woolpit Women's Institute's charity number?

Woolpit Women's Institute's charity number is 283960. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 283960?

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Does Woolpit Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woolpit 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 Woolpit Women's Institute?

Woolpit 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.

When was Woolpit Women's Institute registered as a charity?

Woolpit Women's Institute was entered on the register on 11 January 1982.

Registered charity · No. 283960

Woolpit Women's Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Woolpit Women's Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Woolpit Women's Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £3,097
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,325
Registered charity number: 283960
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Woolpit
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Woolpit Women's Institute (number 283960) 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 Woolpit Women's Institute do?

Various sports, crafts, drama, workshops, educational visits and other activities as requested by members.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Woolpit 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 records Woolpit Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 January 1982
Where it says it operates: Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.

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 Woolpit Women's Institute registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Woolpit Women's Institute yet?

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What should you check before donating to Woolpit Women's Institute?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Woolpit Women's Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Woolpit Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 283960) 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 Woolpit Women's Institute's charity number?: Woolpit Women's Institute's charity number is 283960. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 283960?: Search 283960 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 Woolpit Women's Institute do?: Various sports, crafts, drama, workshops, educational visits and other activities as requested by members.
Does Woolpit Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woolpit 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 Woolpit Women's Institute?: Woolpit 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 Woolpit Women's Institute?: The register records Woolpit Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Woolpit Women's Institute registered as a charity?: Woolpit Women's Institute was entered on the register on 11 January 1982.

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.