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The Women's Organisation

Also known as: Womens International Centre for Economic Development

Providing accessible, quality and gender sensitive enterprise; employment, education, management development services to women. Supporting women in the improvement of health and wellbeing. Stimulating research to support women's economic development. Influencing policy to improve the position of women. Delivering gender friendly incubator and meeting spaces.Maintaining a sustainable organisation

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Activities & Mission

Providing accessible, quality and gender sensitive enterprise; employment, education, management development services to women. Supporting women in the improvement of health and wellbeing. Stimulating research to support women's economic development. Influencing policy to improve the position of women. Delivering gender friendly incubator and meeting spaces.Maintaining a sustainable organisation

Grants

The Women's Organisation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£2,784,888
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,313,807
Latest Expenditure
£2,784,888

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,648,495
Other Trading £570,132
Investments £95,180
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,668,554
Raising Funds £116,334
Governance £26,293
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,313,807
£2,784,888£2,668,554£5,952,904£3,136,81117 / 3
2024
£3,634,443
£3,186,711£3,103,192£6,423,985£3,556,30821 / 3
2023
£6,663,118
£5,999,484£5,882,642£5,976,253£3,060,45347 / 3
2022
£5,468,324
£4,937,236£4,820,275£5,312,619£2,360,45056 / 2
2021
£5,670,339
£5,218,857£5,149,438£4,619,398£451,48250 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Women's Organisation

What does The Women's Organisation do?

Providing accessible, quality and gender sensitive enterprise; employment, education, management development services to women. Supporting women in the improvement of health and wellbeing. Stimulating research to support women's economic development. Influencing policy to improve the position of women. Delivering gender friendly incubator and meeting spaces.Maintaining a sustainable organisation

How much income did The Women's Organisation report in 2025?

The Women's Organisation reported total income of £2.31m and reported expenditure of £2.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Women's Organisation registered as a charity?

The Women's Organisation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2009 as charity number 1127631. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Women's Organisation?

The Women's Organisation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN OSHIKANLU. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Women's Organisation operate?

The Women's Organisation operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and England.

Is The Women's Organisation a registered charity?

Yes — The Women's Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127631.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 January 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042566
Charity Number
1127631

Trustees

SUSAN OSHIKANLU Chair
ALEX MORGAN
Jayne Croft
JULIE ANN GILLESPIE
Lisa Pearson
Mona Mealey

Also Known As

  • Womens International Centre for Economic Development

Data & trust

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26 October 2026
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