Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Co-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
Activities & Mission
Co-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £82,015 | £66,595 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £82,253 | £77,321 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £66,156 | £62,608 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2021 | £57,766 | £46,048 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2020 | £54,237 | £54,300 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes
What does Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes do?
Co-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
How much income did Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes report in 2024?
Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes reported total income of £82k and reported expenditure of £67k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes registered as a charity?
Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1993 as charity number 1029278. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes?
Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ELIZABETH COCHRANE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes operate?
Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton.
Is Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes a registered charity?
Yes — Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029278.
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62 Adelaide Square
Bedford
MK40 2RW
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