Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes
Also known as: Bfwi
Provides coordination for the WI in Buckinghamshire; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Activities & Mission
Provides coordination for the WI in Buckinghamshire; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Areas of Operation
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — New Manor Womens Institute (organisation 1034339)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Hambleden Womens Institute (organisation 1015899)
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Broughton Pastures Women Institute (organisation 1015904)
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Water Eaton Womens Institute (organisation 1016025)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £100,441 | £122,481 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2023 | £95,357 | £158,568 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £684,983 | £131,512 | £84,582 | £954,376 | £433,052 | 2 / 30 |
| 2021 | £80,477 | £94,064 | 0 / 19 | |||
| 2020 | £93,669 | £99,958 | 0 / 24 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes
What does Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes do?
Provides coordination for the WI in Buckinghamshire; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
How much income did Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes report in 2024?
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes reported total income of £100k and reported expenditure of £122k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes?
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes has a program ratio of 12.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes registered as a charity?
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 1963 as charity number 228057. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes?
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes operate?
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes a registered charity?
Yes — Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 228057.
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- 14 May 2026
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