West Town and Backwell Women's Institute
Analysis
West Town and Backwell Women's Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in April 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending September 2025, West Town and Backwell Women's Institute reported income of £25k and spending of £16k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £19k to £25k (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, West Town and Backwell Women's Institute sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bryher Community Centre Association (£25k), Halesowen Project for the Elderly (£25k) and Anjool Malde Memorial Trust (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Part of Avon Federation of Women's Institute.WT&B WI offers women a unique chance to come together and share experiences.We support women to learn, develop new skills and achieve their goals.We empower women to use their voice to achieve real changes.We own Backwell WI Hall in the heart of the village. It is funded from rental income and is a valuable resource available to whole community
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bryher Community Centre Association | Isles of Scilly | £25k |
| Halesowen Project for the Elderly | West Midlands | £25k |
| Anjool Malde Memorial Trust | Yarm | £25k |
| Penrhiwceiber Institute and Community Society | Mountain Ash | £25k |