South Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes
Analysis
South Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Doncaster. It was registered in September 1983, 43 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 provides human resources.
In the financial year ending September 2025, South Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes reported income of £213k and spending of £87k, leaving 59% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £56k to £213k (+278%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 161%. Over the whole period it spent 67% 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, South Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kidwelly Town Community Hall (£213k), Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Limited (£213k) and The Springhead Trust Limited (£213k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Federation holds Spring and Autumn Council meetings. Educational Courses for those interested in the subject, to attend. Plus the sub committees hold events (days, evenings, afternoons) relating to their particular area. Monthly meetings are held in the 60 institutes throughout South Yorkshire with speakers or demonstrators on various and interesting subjects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kidwelly Town Community Hall | Dyfed | £213k |
| Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Limited | Salisbury | £213k |
| The Springhead Trust Limited | Dorset | £213k |
| The Co-Operative Heritage Trust | Lancashire | £213k |