The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man
Also known as: The National Federation of Womens Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, N F W I
Provides national coordination for the WI organisation; 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 national coordination for the WI organisation; 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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 2025 — Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough Women's Institute (organisation 1021739)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Stainton and Streatlam Women's Institute (organisation 1018726)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Northfleet Perry Street Womens Institute (organisation 1016092)
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Scalby and Newby Women's Institute (organisation 517545)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,057,065 | £4,528,030 | £3,673,444 | £13,120,525 | £4,181,395 | 40 / 50 |
| 2023 | £3,660,870 | £4,168,893 | £3,329,202 | £13,289,673 | £4,601,528 | 40 / 50 |
| 2022 | £10,031,117 | £4,383,976 | £3,591,387 | £13,998,417 | £4,600,000 | 45 / 50 |
| 2021 | £3,619,477 | £4,543,948 | £3,856,583 | £8,418,979 | £5,100,000 | 49 / 50 |
| 2020 | £4,867,127 | £6,533,389 | £5,719,510 | £8,922,075 | £4,200,000 | 80 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man
What does The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man do?
Provides national coordination for the WI organisation; 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 The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man report in 2024?
The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man reported total income of £4.06m and reported expenditure of £4.53m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man?
The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man has a program ratio of 90.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man registered as a charity?
The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 1990 as charity number 803793. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man?
The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man operate?
The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man a registered charity?
Yes — The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803793.
Details
104 New Kings Road
LONDON
SW6 4LY
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The National Federation of Womens Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man
- N F W I
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated