Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Women

We are part of the National Federation of Women's Institutes. We offer members the opportunity to enjoy friendship within their local community, develop their skills and talents through lifelong learning,improve the quality of life in the community.

To deal with any call for finacial assistance from any poor and distressed member, their wives, widows, children and dependants for the relief of their suffering or maintenance or the benefit of Masonic Charities or other Charitable Institutions

We fund work for the welfare of mothers and children in Greater London. We are currently making grants that exceed our icome. We continue to fund Women + Health (-ú8,000 in 2010 - 2011), a charity assisting disadvantaged women in Camden. We do not fund individuals, and given our low income and existing committments, we discourage applications except from charities we have funded in the past.

We exist to educate women and to provide an effective roll in society.

Group is non political, non-sectarian, open to all women, whatever their age and interest. A wide range of activities to cater for all tastes are the main aim of the committee, the emphasis is on self-development. Our constitution is to advance education, provide recreation and friendship.

To enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life.

Responsbile for the maintenance of Hetley House building and grounds. This premises is used by the FLITWICK District rainbows, brownies guides and rangers for weekly meetings. Flitwick District is part of Girl Guiding.

Invite speakers to speak to members. Fundraise at least once a year. Keep members in our institute up to date on W.I matters.Have educational and social visits.Learn new skills.

Members of the Women's Institute engage in various programs including volunteering at the local home for the disabled and providing assistance to elderly people in their homes. You should contact Ethel Hunt Lodge, our local federation, for further information regarding our activities.

To promote the well fare of women in our area with regards to educational, recreational activities. The club operates with speakers, social evenings, and outings. We operate in the area of Harpenden Hertfordshire and includes all women from this area.

In line with the WI at national and county level, our monthly meetings for local women feature speakers and activities which entertain, educate and connect. These are supplemented by social outings and smaller groups covering interests such as gardening, crafts, reading, walking and darts. We also run Warm Welcome in Old Catton, on the first and third Tuesday morning of each month.

The charity provides grants to women of the Roman Catholic faith who are in financial hardship and live in the city and county of Kingston Upon Hull and the region within 10 miles of the boundaries thereof.

2 or3 dances per year -annual Swinefleet gala. weekly gun club, Monthly history group, women's institute. cycling club events Also we have local police, local parish council, water drainage . End of life celebrations. Available for birthday parties and Wedding receptions We have our own fundraising functions during the year

The WI is a National Organisation in which each Institute operates within its own area, but also in wider areas for certain aspects-such as County Shows, etc. Butts Brow WI currently has a membership of 34 ladies who meet once a month at the Memorial Hall, Willingdon. There is usually a Committee Meeting the week before the Members' meeting. The Committee comprises the President, Secretary and Tre

Women's service club supporting other charitable work in the village.

The WI exists to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.

Hersham Women's Institute is a flourishing members organisation with 56 members providing educational and social activities for all women in our community.

The Charity makes bi-annual Dole Distributions (Good Friday and St. Thomas's Day) from its annual land rents and income from investments to residents living in the Parish of Fleet Hargate aged over 60 years of age who have been resident in the Parish for over 10 years. The amount of the Distributions escalates as the recipients increase in age. There are special provisions for widows/widowers with

Grants to assist girls or women for education or training expenses after leaving primary school. Candidates must live in the Diocese of London, or the Diocese of Southwark within Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark and Wandsworth, a member of the Church of England, and a present or past pupil for not less than two years of a school wholly or partly maintained out of public funds.

We make grants available to our member by way of Bursaries for educational purposes. We have a stall in the village Christmas Fayre selling Jams, chocolate tombola. This event enable us to raise money for the nominated charity for the current year .For our monthly meeting we hire very good speakers including craft, science and health Outings of educational interest are enjoyed throughout the year.

Solent Evening WI is part of the National Organisation. We are a voluntary organisation for women in the UK providing educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities, to form lasting friendships and to campaign on issues that matter to themselves and their communities.

Provide maintained accommodation for local groups such as play group,womens institute, private functions, parish council meetings and church functions

Helps to educate women in matters of importance nationally and internationally . Campaigns and presents views to the Government . Provides interesting speakers on a wide variety of topics and leisure activities .

Maintenance of premises in village comprising a meeting room for general hire to the public and 2 low cost units for local small businesses (currently a ladies hairdresser and a craft shop).

The Charity basically provides the oportunities for women to socalise, learn skills and crafts which will enable them to be participating and valuable members of the community.