DURHAM COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES theWI INSPIRING WOMEN ANNUAL REPORT Year ending 30th September 2025 Charty Rgg. No. 1010819 VA Tg No 7T/2635 42 R6gk¥ered i) England & Wal8s- CompgnyNo 2675573 Rggthred 0 - MHouse. Barnfield Rtsad, spen00r, DL16 6EB
Durham Count Federation Of Wls Chairman's Re ort I have been welcomed as your County Chair by many Wl members and have enjoyed your meetlngs, your blrthdays and your Group meetings. I thank you all for yourfriendship and support. As our Office Administrator resigned at the beginning of this financial year, it has been necessary for the Federation office at Wl House to be run by dedicated members of the Board of Trustee5, who have used their skill and expertise to keep everything running smoothly. We have used 5avin8s from staff costs and money from grants for internal improvements to Wl House a5 well as resurfacing the carpark. Visitors to Wl House will have seen and benefitted from these improvements. We are working towards ernploying a member of staff and hopefully the Trustees will soon be able to hand overthe clerical work. The Federation Team have continued to host regular events such as the annual Chairman's Lunch, the Carol Service. our Grand Days Out and our Dabble Days. We provlde re8ular events at Wl House, Spennymoor, where members can update their ski115, learn new ones or just 8et tO8ether to enjoy Wl food and conversation. Both our Spring Annual Meeting and ourAutumn Council Meetin8 are well attended with members enjoying interesting speakers and the chance to meet up with members from other groups. The National AGM this year was virtual and Federation or8anised a 'Watch Party, at The Lssembly Room Theatre, Durham City where over IDO delegates and visitors gathered to watch the live streamed event. Our Membership Te3m ha5 opened two new Wls this year. however two Wls have suspended. therefore our number of Wls tn Durham County remains at 69. This is my final Chairman's Report as my 3 year tenure finishes at the beginning of April 2026. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be your County Chairman. Freda Laverick DCFWI Chair.
THE DURHAhl COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES DIRECTORS, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 GDO &co GD(YHehlr&CO
The Durham County Fod•rntlon of Womon's Inslitut•s Contents Page Report of the Trustees 1to3 Ind8pen(18nt Examinerfs Report Income and Expenditure Account Balan¢e Sheet 6t07 Notes to the Financial Statements 8t010 Detailed Statement of Financial Activrt 11to12
Tho Durham County Federation of Womfrn's Instltules R•port of the Trustee6 For Th• Yoar Endod 30 Se temb•r 2025 The tfustees who are also directots of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191. OBJECTIVE8 AND ACTVITIES ObJedlve$ and alms The main purposes of the Womèn's Institute organisalion a lo enable women who are interested in issues associated with njral life, induding arts, crafts and sciences, lo improve and develop conditions in rural life, to advanr their educatKJn in citizenship, in public questions both national and inlemational, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture. handicrafts. home e¢onomi¢s, heaKh and social welfare. It seeks lo give women the opportunty of working through the Women's Institule organrsation, and of putting into p¢11¢8 those ideals for which it stsnds. In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have ¢onsider8d the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance on public benefit and fee charging. Slgnlfl¢ant activltle¥ During the period a significant numtrer of activities have taken place, both at Wl House and venues around the County. There were numerous ¢Rft workshops. quizzes, coffee mornings. walks, flower arranging and our regular monthty classes of crocheL knrtting and sewing. Trustees are mindful of the upkeep of Wl House and with this in mind are planning more acbvities in-house 50 a5 not to spend on high rental of other venues. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable Actlvltles The support for events held during the period was good, with number5 up and even oversubscribed, however we undeT5tand that some of our members are still reluctanl to take part in activrties in large numbers so have concentrated on planning smaller workshops wrth this in mind. Our 300 club continues to be very popular as does our "Chairmans Lunch al Ramside Hall. Trustees and the Membershp Support Commillee are always activety looking for areas where new Wls could be established and two new Ws have been opened this year. FINANCIAL REVIEW Prfnelpal fvndlng sourc•s The principal fvnding sources are membership fees plus the surplus on events organised Ihioughoul the year, we were also fortunate enough to receive a refvrbishment grant via Durham County Council. whith amounted to £10,000.00, which enabled us to make improvements to the property on BarnrId Road. Investrnent pollcy and oblectlves ReseTve funds are invested in Incoff* Bonds with the National Savings and the Cambndge and Counttes Bank, each of which the board feel is of little or low risk with a competitive rate of interest. Most of the Federaln money is invested in W House which is used for the benefit of the members who are encouraged to attend events and workshops hefvj there. Reservos pollcy The Federation aims to maintain minimum free reserves equivalent to 6 months staff costs and overheads. Page I
Th¢ Durham County F•d•ralion of Women's Institutes Report of the Truslees For Th• Year End¢d 30 Se temb•r 2025 FUTURE PLANS The Board contlnues to look to fulure events to raise funds to support the work of the Federation. Current Trustees and committees are already working hard behind the scenes planning evenlslwoTkshops and outings for members, both new and exlsting, lo take part in. sUprt will also conlinue lo all Wls to help increas& membership and gain teT understanding from indivKlual Ws who may need help with ST issue5, in the ever-growing woHd of all things digital. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEPAENT Govorning do¢ument The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust, and constltutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Compantes Act 2006. Rocruitment and appolntmont of now tnMt•es An election is held every three years for Trustees with the next being held in Spring 2026. Members are invited lo nominate any member who they think would be suitable for the position. a secret ballot is then held when every Wl has the right to vote for up to 12 members. The elected rnber5 nomin8te members to be co-opted and up to 3 each year are invited to join the board., this enables them to gain experien of the role before deciding rf they wish to stand for eI10Th at a future date. A new board has been appointed to commence in ApTI 2026 Organlsotlon•l structuve The Durham County Federation of Women's Institutes is governed by a Board of Trustees which consists of minimum of 6 members. inCding elected memters and up to 3 ccpopted members. The Board of Tfustees elects its Chairman, two Vice Chainnen and Treasurer. The Board makes decisions relatsng to the Nnning of the Charity and the upkeep of IM HoLBe. The day-to-day operation of the Federation is Garried out by the Federation Secretsry who puts into actK)n the wishes of thè Board and refeis items back where netessary. Indu¢tlon and tralnln9 of n8w truste8s There is a Handbk whh is 9Nen lo all Tntstees on appointffftnt. All Trustees must ¢onWete an online training programme offered by the National FederatN)n of Women's Institutes. Prior to the first meeting attended by new Trustees the current Chairman ouUine5 the procedures for meets.ngs and covers items such as confrjentiality. Wldor network The Durham County Federalion is affiliated to the N*"onal Federation of Women's Institutes, the hea&]uarters of which is in London. R•lated parties Wthin Durham County there are indivual Women's Inststules who are affiliated to the County Federation 8upports and encourages them in their ath"vitres. Risk Management The major risks identified by the Trustees have been reviebved and systems estsbllshed to miligate those risks. All activities arranged are evaluated from a financial viewpoint as well as ensuring Ihat they are within the objects of the Charity Page 2
The Durham County Federatlon of Women's Instltutes Report of the Trusts•s For The Year Ended 30 S• mb•i 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered company number 02675573 IEngland and Wales) Regist•r•d Charity number 1010819 Registored offi¢• W l House, Barnfield Road Spennymoor Durham DL16 6EB TnBtees Mrs Freda Laverick Mrs Angela Dearfov8 Mrs Joyce Jackson Mrs Lesley Jerred Mrs Elaine Johnson Mrs Yvonne MacDonaki Mrs Susan Openshaw Mrs Andrea Palchett Mrs Dorothy Proud Mrs Denise Smith Mrs Aison Henry Mrs June Carr (Resigned 0910112025) Company sO¢ry Mr8 Angela Dearlove Independont Examln•r G. D. O'Hehir & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Suite 2, SM Business Centre Barnfield Road Spennyrnc<Jr County Durham DL16 6EL This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provistons of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small MPanIes. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 191h March 2026 and signed on ts behalf by.. Angela De8rbve- Federation Secretary Pa9e 3
Th• Durham County Fed•ratlon of Wam•n's Institutes Ind?pendenl Examlner's Report to the Trustees For The Year Ended 30 S• mbor 2025 IndeperKl¢nt examinftrfs rnport to the tfUSte•s of The Durham County Fèdèration Of Womon's Instltute$ lyhg Company.) I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 September 2025. Rospon8ibilltSw and basls of r•port As the tharity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you a responsible for the preparation of the accounts in aCrdanCe with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 I'the 2006 Act,) Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are nol requlred to be audlled under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinalfvjn, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts a$ Carried out under Section 145 of the Charityès Act 20111'the 2011 Acri. In ¢arying out my examination I have followed the Directions gNen by the Charity Commission under Section 145151 (b) of the 2011 Act. Indewndent gxamin•rf$ ststement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the examination giving me Cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept In respect of the Company as required by Seclion 386 ofthe 20Cfj ACL or 2. the accounts do not accord wlth those records.. or 3. the accounts do not compty with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.. or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the wEthods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for ¥cUnting and rewrting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Fina[al R8porbng Standard applieAble in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)). I have no concerns and have come across no othèr matters in connection with the examination to which attenl*)n should be drawn in this port in order to enable a proper undefstsnding of the accounts lo rea¢hed. Paul W. O'Hehir FCCA G. D. O'Hehir & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Suite 2, SM Business Centre Barnfiekl Road Spennymoor County Dufham DL16 6EL Page 4
The Durham County Federatlon of Women's In$tltutss In¢omo and Expenditure Account For Tho Y••r End 30 Septémber 2025 2025 2024 Notss TURNOVER Cost of sales 104,150 146,0941 110.9S3 {61.455) GROSS SURPLUS 58,056 (43.0511 49,498 (43,9171 Administrative eJ(penses OPERATING SURPLUS Other InteSt receivable and similar income 15.005 2,166 6,581 2.C65 SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 17,171 7,646 The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these finala1 statements. Page 5
The Durham County F•d•ralk+n of Women's Institute8 Balance Sheet As at 30 S•pt•mb•r 2025 2025 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS TaThJible Assets Investsnents 170,272 64,000 179,919 64,000 234 272 243,919 CURRENT ASSErs Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 1,161 215 88,858 982 716 54,913 90,234 56.611 Credltorn: Amounts Falllng Du• thIn On• Year 116097) (10.092) NEf CURRENT ASSETS {LIABILITIES 73,337 46.519 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrnE8 307,609 29OA38 NET ASSErs 307,609 Income and Expenditure Account 307,609 290,438 MEMBERS, FUNDS 307,609 290,438 Page 6
The Durham CouTrty F?d•ratlon of Womgn's Instttutos Balan¢0 Shget (continued) As At 30 Svptember 2025 For the year énding 30 September 2025 the company was entrtled to exempts'on from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not requlred the eompary to obtsin an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for compiying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of acoounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regi. On behalf of the board Ms Lesley Jerred Director 1910312026 The notes on pages 8 to 10 fom parl of these financial statements. Page 7
Th Durham County Federation of Wom¢n'$ In$tilutss Notes to the Flnanclal Slatements For Th¢ Yeor Ended 30 Septembef 2025 1. General Infomiatlon The Durham County FederalK*n of Women's Ins16tutes Is a prlvate company, Ilmffted by guarantee, Incorporated In England & Wales, registered numter 2675573. The reglstefed office is IM House. Bamfield Road, Spennymoor, County Durham. DL16 6EB. 2. Accounting Policie5 2.1. Basls of Preparatlon of Flnanclal Ststoments The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical Cost Conventlon and in ac¢ordan¢e with Finan1 Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities"The Financial ReF<)rting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies knt 20C6. 2.2. Tumovèr Tumover is measured at the falr value ol the conslderation received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the s81e of goods and from the fendering of services. Tumover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and olher smilar allowan$. Sale of goods Tumover from the sale of goods is regnised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This 1$ usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods. Rendering of 8er¥l¢e8 Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference lo the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the c0515 incurred for work performed to date to the lotsl estimated contract costs. Tumover is onty recognised tc the extenl of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a ntract cannot be estimated reliabty. 23. Tanglble Flxed Assets and Dèpreclatlon Tangible fixed assets are measured al cost less accumulated depreciatbn and any accumulaled impalnnent losses. Depreciation is provided al rates cathlated to write off the Cost of the fixed assets, less Iheir estimated residual value, over their 8xpected usefvl lives on the following bases.. Freehold 10% Straighl Line Fixiures & Fittings 10% Reducing Balance Computer Equipment 25% Straight Lino 2A. Stocks and Work in Progross Stocks and work in progress ale valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for ob501ete and slow-moving st(xk5. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and varHble overheads. Work-in-progress 15 refle¢teil in the accounts on a ntraCt-by-contract basis by recording turnover and related c(Ists as contract activty progresses. 3. Average Number of Employees Average number of employee5, induding directors. during the year was.. 1112024.. 111 Page 8
The Durham County F•deratlon of Women's Institut•s Notos to the Flnanclal Ststements Icontlnuedl For Th? Year Ended 3Q Sept•mb•r 2025 4. Tanglblo A86018 Land & Prop8rty Freehokl Fixtures & Computsr Flttlng8 Equlprnent Total Cost As at 1 October 2024 242.774 45,742 12.705 301,221 As al 30 September 2025 242.774 45,742 12,705 301.221 Depr•¢iatlon As at 1 October 2024 Provided during the period 74,613 7,740 35,230 1,051 11,459 856 121,302 9,647 As at 30 September 2025 82,353 36,281 12,315 130.949 Not Book Valuo As at 30 September 2025 160.421 9,461 390 170,272 As al 1 October 2024 168,161 10,512 1,246 179,919 S. Investments Unlbted Cost or Valuation As al 1 October 2024 64,0 As at 30 September 2025 64,000 Provlslon As at 1 October 2024 As at 30 seernber 2025 Net Book Valu• As at 30 September 2025 64,000 As al 1 October 2024 64,000 6. Stocks 2025 2024 stock 1,161 982 Page 9
Tho Durham County Fod•ratlon of Wom•n'8 Institut•• Notes to th• Flnanclal Staiements Icontinued) For Tho Yr Ended 30 Septefflr 2026 7. Debtor8 2025 2024 Due within on• y•ar Prepayments and accrue(l income Other taxes and soo'al secunty 500 216 215 215 716 8. Credltor8: Amounts Falllng Du• Wlthln Ono Year 2025 2024 other credrf(ors Awuals and defeired income 988 15,909 10,092 16,897 10,092 9. Company limitod by guardnteè The company is Imited by guarantee and has no share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to Contribute lo the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may bè required not exceeding £1. Page 10
The Durham County Federatlon of Womon's Institules Detalled Incoma and Expondlture Ac¢ount For The Year Ended 30 Sèptombgr 2025 2025 2024 TURNOVER County Fees Nalionai Fees 21,768 24,730 47.652 10,000 24.225 27.466 57.762 1.500 Events Income Grants and subsid$ received 104,150 110.953 COST OF SALES Opening stock - materials NFWI F88S Events Expendllure Closing slod(- malert818 982 24.668 21,605 11,161) 1,823 24.941 35.673 1982) 146,094) 161,455) 49,498 GROSS SURPLUS 58,056 Administrallvo Expenses Wag8s and salaries Emtdoyers pensions - defined contbUt10ns scheme Travei expenses Rates Light and heat Water rates 3,412 15.210 251 4,356 228 1,781 318 311 744 4.686 359 1,557 360 272 217 Cl8aning Computer and IT consumables Repalrs, newa$S and maintenara Insurance PrinlirrfJ, postage and stationery Telecommunicatlon$ Accountancy fees Bank charges Depr8Ct3tion of fixtures and fittings Depreciation of computer 8quiptn8nt Depreciation of freehold land and prop8rty Sundry expenses 14,313 2.126 2.842 1,462 1.646 43 1,900 2.065 3,222 1.263 1.673 97 1,051 856 1,168 1.321 7.740 269 7,740 {43.051 } (43.9171 OPERATING SURPLUS 15,005 5.581 ..CONTINUED Page 11
The Durham County Fédèratlon of Women's Institutes Detalled Income and Expendlturg Account Icontlnu6d) For The Yèar Ended 30 September 2025 Othèr interest recelvable and similar inrylme Bank interest receivable 2.166 2,065 2.166 2,065 SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 17,171 7.646 Page 12