Durham County Federation of Women's Institutes
Analysis
Durham County Federation of Women's Institutes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Co Durham. It was registered in April 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02675573). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Durham County Federation of Women's Institutes reported income of £96k and spending of £89k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £53k to £96k (+80%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Durham County Federation of Women's Institutes sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include New Generation Community Steel Orchestra (£96k), Wandsworth Work and Play (£96k) and The Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust Limited (£96k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New Generation Community Steel Orchestra | London | £96k |
| Wandsworth Work and Play | London | £96k |
| The Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust Limited | Pembrokeshire | £96k |
| Urmston District Scout Council | Lancashire | £96k |