Biggin Hill Evening Women's Institute
Analysis
Biggin Hill Evening Women's Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in March 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Biggin Hill Evening Women's Institute reported income of £15k and spending of £15k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,241 to £15k (+563%), an average of +60% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 186%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Biggin Hill Evening Women's Institute sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pelynt and District Young Farmers Club (£15k), The Swaton Community Trust (£15k) and Dunstable Musical Theatre Company ("DMTC") (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Visits to places of interest and exhibitions. Guest speakers on antiques, fashion, legal matters, history, health and beauty. Craft activities such as card and patchwork etc. Social activities such as coffee mornings, garden parties and meals out. Interaction with other WI groups. Community involvement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pelynt and District Young Farmers Club | Wadebridge | £15k |
| The Swaton Community Trust | Lincs | £15k |
| Dunstable Musical Theatre Company ("DMTC") | Dunstable | £15k |
| The Martyn Donaldson Music Trust | Macclesfield | £15k |