Women's Institute - Milford-On-Sea
Analysis
Women's Institute - Milford-On-Sea is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lymington. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, overseas aid/famine relief, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it provides human resources and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Women's Institute - Milford-On-Sea reported income of £16k and spending of £17k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £6,186 to £16k (+154%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 92%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Women's Institute - Milford-On-Sea sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bangladesh Partnership (£16k), Alfurqan Orphanage (£16k) and Rotary Club of Newtown Trust Fund (£16k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Craft, Drama, Book Groups, Skittles, Walks, Table Tennis, Outings, Produce Groups and Art Group. Members help provide a third Sunday lunch and a first Friday lunch. Cakes and Jams for Macmillan Coffee morning and other charities. Large entry at New Forest Show. Knitted items for Samaritans Purse Shoeboxes. Strong support for Village Community Centre; members take part in Christmas Pantomime.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Partnership | Bedford | £16k |
| Alfurqan Orphanage | Middlesex | £16k |
| Rotary Club of Newtown Trust Fund | Powys | £16k |
| The Mothers Union (Diocese of Hereford) | Leominster | £16k |