Sowood Wi
Analysis
Sowood Wi is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in July 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sowood Wi reported income of £21k and spending of £21k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £37k to £21k (-42%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income dropped by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Sowood Wi sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Aleksander Foundation (£21k), Foundation for Governance Research and Education (£21k) and Flimwell Village Trust (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
the WI aims to encourage and enable women; to enhance their lives and to play their part in the community through education and public debate.to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.to lead fulfilling lives and to be of value to the community and nationally by influencing policy/decision makers.to provide a friendly atmosphere where women can be inspired and enlightened.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Aleksander Foundation | -Select- | £21k |
| Foundation for Governance Research and Education | Worcester | £21k |
| Flimwell Village Trust | East Sussex | £21k |
| Caring Town | Devon | £21k |