Chestfield Women's Institute
Analysis
Chestfield Women's Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Whitstable. It was registered in September 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Chestfield Women's Institute reported income of £22k and spending of £21k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2020 to January 2025, income grew from £20k to £22k (+9.1%), an average of +2.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 283%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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, Chestfield Women's Institute sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% 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 St Albans Chamber Opera Trust (£22k), Come Prima (£22k) and Persia Educational Foundation (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of women in all areas for the public benefit. There are groups for craft, walking, keep fit, table tennis, art and scrabble. There are monthly meetings with speakers. Various social/educational occasions are held. Women are encouraged to help in the running of their organisation thus gaining in confidence and organisational skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans Chamber Opera Trust | Hertfordshire | £22k |
| Come Prima | Poole | £22k |
| Persia Educational Foundation | Battersea | £22k |
| Shrewsbury Cantata Choir | Shrewsbury | £22k |