Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited
Analysis
Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in November 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02722759). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited reported income of £131k and spending of £126k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £45k to £131k (+195%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Limited sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rabia Educational Trust (£131k), Mind Association (£131k) and Potters Cross Preschool & Playgroup (£131k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Organise a diverse range of educational and events throughout each year. Attend a variety of shows and events in Dorset to raise awareness of the work the Women's Institutes do and to work on increasing membership. Work on active campaigns for better living for people and the environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rabia Educational Trust | Bedfordshire | £131k |
| Mind Association | London | £131k |
| Potters Cross Preschool & Playgroup | West Midlands | £131k |
| Heads Up Kids | Borehamwood | £131k |