THEWESTYORKSHIRE FEDERATION OFWOMEN'S INSTITUTES CharityNumber 1017012 Acompany limited by guarantee number027371120 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 WESTYORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES
iT YORK WEST YORK)HIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES Tenonts Hall. EnterFHise Centre, Acre Close, IiddletOn. Leeds. LSIO 4NX Charity No. l 017012 Incorporated in England and Woles as a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 2737120 BOARD OF TRUSTEES . ex-officlo on all Teams Officers Chair Trocey Lewis Appointed April 2021 Honorary Treasurer- LIW King Appoinled April 25 Senior Vice Chair- Helen Cox Appoinled April 2019 Vice Chair- Liz Whiteheod Appointed April 24 Chair of the Membership Support Team, member of Ihe Events Team, Heolth & Safety Teom & Wl Adviser Events Team, Resolutions C(Fordinator & Wl Adviser Events Team Board Members Member ol the Events Teom and Sofeguarding Cllmote Ambassador Member of the Events Team Christine Tall Appointed April 27 Keeley Hawkins Appointed April Z)23 Pauline Gordiner Appoirited April 2024 8ernadelte Busby Appointed April L24 Helen Aurelius Appointed April 24 Board Member and Health & Safety Board Member and 50150 coordinator Board Member Karen Piotr Appointed April 2025 Board Member Resi nations from the Board Sandra Dennis- resigned December 2025 Svb-Teom Chalr Sandra Dennis- Events Team / Tracey Lewis Membership Tèam Federalion Archivisl Christine Tall Office Staff Federalion Secretory Finance and Admin Secretary Position vocanl since July 2025 Alice Poon 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Chairs Annual report- 2025 Th is is my second annual report as Chair of the Wesl Yorkshire Federation of Vw's and I can say it has been the most challenging and rewarding yearfor me and my fellow Board ofTruslees. 2024 had been a challenging year- many Wl's were dissats'sfied with the Federation (and National) and were loudly voiThng this and, in particular, questioning why a Federation was needed as they could run themselves without any input needed from other levels of the Wl organization. The annual meeting in April was lo be our starting point- a new board was being elected and we were honest with members as to where we were and what could happen if things didn't change dramatically and quickly. The 8oard of Tmslees made some bold decisions- the first one being to Change the venue of the Annual meeting and the day il was held. In 2025 the meeting was held on a Saturday in the centre of Leeds. It was hoped the change of day and venue would enable more of ourworking member5 10 attend and a central venue will sutt as good access via car, bus or train. l am pleased to say that It was the right decision as over 300 members were able to attend and enjoy a celebratory day of V business, shopping and 2 great speakers. We welcomed both Jeryl Stone, NFWI Chair and Melissa Green, NFWI CEO to our meeting who were pleased to see we had managed to change the future of the MFWI forthe better. Thefft was al engagemenl seen and felt al the meeting and we left feeling energized for our most ambitious decision yet to be finalized - an office move. The cuirent office had had ils Issues for a while and was not very accessible with limited parking and difficulties once you got inside. Members were reluctant to attend meetings I workshops there and the office facilities for Liz and Alice needed improving. We knew what we would like and knew there was office space out there that would help us make some monetary savings., however we took our lime lo make sure we made the right decision as the building needed lo be 'fil for the fvture, and last for some considerable lime. l am pleased lo say we were able to move into our new offices al The Tenants Enterprise Centre in Leeds 10 last July - found by chance by Lily King. I would like to thank the Board of Ttuslees- Lily King (Honorary Treasurer), Helen Cox & Liz Whitehead (Vice Chairs), Sandra Dennis, Christine Tall, KeeSey Hawkins, Bemadette Busby, Liz Whitehead Pauline Gardiner and Helen Aurelius for their support and their willingness to accept and embrace the idea that changes were needed. The events team provided a wonderful diverse programme of events on offerfor members. It is encouraging to see membe[5 from Wl's coming to events for the first time and experiencing what we can offer as additional sUPPOrt and resources for members. Our murder mystery evening was great fun and our John Lewis events have proved very popular, particularty the open shopping evening held mid November. My thanks go to the events team. headed by Sandra Dennis. forthe enthusiasm and work that has gone into the ideas this last year. The membership team have also been busy however due lo only having 3 trained advisers, we have struggled to visit Wl's as often as we would like to do. We set up a generic email group so we could handle any queries and this has worked well. Helen Cox and Amanda Rosewall joined the team so we were able lo offer more support where needed howeverwe are still unable to offer the IFE seNice we would like to provide as we onty have Helena Harrington in that role as Sue Waring moved to the other side of the Pennines Thank you Sandra Dennis, Helen Cox, Amanda Rosewall and Helena Harrington for everything you do to support ourwl's and Helena HarTington forthe work you do as FIFE'S. Unfortunately we lost our Federalion Secretary in the summer as Liz decided not lo move to the new ofFice. Liz had been with us for approx 7 years and we wish her well in whatever she decides to do next. I'd like to extend my thanks to Alice who worked tirelessly in the office, providing support and dealing with event bookings and to my fellow Board of Trustee officers for helping me cover the main email 'ln box. while we recruit a new secretary.
The new editor Maureen Hancox has improved the look of the WYN and now that we are using a comtnercial printer, the WYN is looking more professional. It is great to see so many VW'S sending in photos and reports of events they have been involved with. We try & include as many as possible each montr but occasionally need lo carry over lo the next month so don't wory if you don't see you feature straight away. I have been especially pleased for those Wl's who have featured in the Wl Life magazine- not an easy feat when you are completing with so many olherwl's. Please make sure your Wl receives the lelW(N as it's a great resource lo highlight events being offered by the Federation. Some Wl's have been so quick off the mark, some events have sold out within hours of being advertised. While everything al Federation level has been challenging but worthwhile, and we have seen the futu looking in belter shape than il has for a while. NFWI announced at the end of 2025 that Wl's would no longer be able to accept transgender women as part of their membership due lo a Supreme court njling eartier in the year. A lol of work by NFWI has been done to see if there was another way forward but sadly they had lo accept the court ruling. This has disappointed a large number of members and we will see if the decision affects renewal numbers in 2026. So overall 2025 had 5ots of things to celebrate al a Federation level and we look forward to a successful 2026 with the focus on building the WIA team and the number of IFE'S so we can re-instate the annual accounts checking we used lo do. Regards Tracey Lewis WYFWI Chair
Honorary Treasurers Report- Lily King I have had a fabulous year as your Honorary Treasurer, and l am so grateful for the people I have been able to meet, impactful decisions I could influen, and the fantastic charity that I could help to lead. I have learned so much, and want to thank the people that have made it such a pleasure- Sandra, the former Honorary Treasurer who has provided so much guidance and counsel, T[8y, our chair, who has provided so much insight and support, the whole board of trustees for being amazing lo work with, and especially Alice. our Finance Secretary, who handles all oflhe day-to-day work that makes the role of Honorary Treasurer possible as a volunteer role. It has been a great year for the finances of WYFW, and we have made some transformational changes to how WN is printed and to our Offi location, which will represent savings of £5700 a year in our operating costs. Currently, we hold a number of accounts that we are looking to consolidate and simplify, but for transparency I will discuss all of them and our current position. Our day-to4ay banking is done through Virgin Money, soon to be merged with Nationwide. As a Board we are supportive ofthis, and are looking forward to banking with an organisation so in line with our own values, as we are both members organisations, and there will be benefits that come from being part of a building soaety which is owned by its members and run for memberfs benefit. We hold four accounts with COIF (Charitable Organisations Investment Fund). The first is a general fund Ihat supports the bank accounl. A secorid account that holds money that we cannot louch as it is for event deposits. The third COIF account is for money we are holding for bursaries. The fourth holds money from Wl's that have suspended. We have to hold this money for three years. If the Wl reforms within those three years the money returns to them. We also have some money in an investment account with Sl. James pla as our rainy-day fund. Our accounting system QuickBooks is working well, and Wf CAS (West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service) our accountsnts, continue to support us. Please continue to support the Federalion however you can. You can help by any number of means.. Free to you Bring a friendl Potential new members can attend 3 meetings to see if they like it before becoming a member, and membership is the best way for us to raise funds. Shop online via Eas fundraisin .uk and select"The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes" as your cause. Very low cost- and you get something backl £1 per year- (When it opens} Join the Federation Flutter via your Wl Secrelary or Treasurer and you may win your whole year's subscription paid for you for 202718. £1 a week- Join the Wl Lotte and choose °The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Inslitules" as your charity. You're in with a Chan of winning up to £25,0001 £10 per year- (When it opens) Join the 50150 club. There is a monthly draw and a "Superdr8 at the Christmas Lunch and the WYFWI Annual Meeting with multiple winners, with the Chan to win a set amount per month (you can win more than oncell. The amount we can give in prizes depends on how many people join, so the more the merrierl This year the prize was £13 a month. Details below on how to join.
You choose the Qost Come lo one of our events. There are a variety of different activities and price points, and you'll have a fabulous time meeting fellow members from across the county. You can donate directly to the Federation, using the bank qjetails in the WYN. Thank you again to Alice and to all our trustees - you put in an incredible amount of work to keep the Federation running smoothly. And a big Ihank you to our members as well-, your support throughout the year means everything. Please rememberthatthe Federation is yours. It's a key part of your Wl membership and a great way to get even more out of your Wl experience. When we all get involved, it genuinely feels like one big team. Regards Lily lQng
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Contents Page Trustees, report 2to4 Exarnlries report statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 8t0 13 Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Servlce CIO
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Trustees. report for the year ended 31 December 2025 Reference and administratlve detalls of the charity* tts trustees and advlsors The Iruslees during the financial year and up lo and including the dale the report was approved were". Name Positlon Dates Tracey Lewis Chair Helen Cox Senior Vic& Chair Elizabelm Whitehead Vice Chair Lily King Treasurer Sandra Dennis Christine Tall Keeley Hawkins J02n 8usby Pauline G8rdiner Helen H8ddock Karen Piotr Appointed 26 April 2025 Appointed 26 April 2025 Charlty number 1017012 Registered in England and Wales Company number 02737120 Registered in England and Wales Reglstered and principal address Tennants Hall Enterprise Centre Acre Close Middleton Leecls LS10 4HX Bankers Virgin Monèy Waver Green Pudsey LS28 7BG CCLA Investment Management 1 Angel Ln London EC4R 3A8 Investment Managers Sl. James's Place We21th Management Sl. James's Place House 1 Tetbury Road Cirencestei Gloucestershire GL7 IFP Independent examiner Sitnon Boslrom FCIE West Yorkshlre Communlty Accountancy Service CIO Stringer House 34 Luplon Street L8eds LS10 2QW Structure, governance and management The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was fomed on 4 August 1992. 11 Is governed by a memorandum anct articles of association amended by special resolution dated 12 April 2021. The liability of the member5 In the event ol the Company baing wound up is limited lo a sum nDt exceeding £1. Method of recruitment and appolntment of trustees The Iruslees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appDinlecl by the members at the AGM.
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Trustees. report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Objectlves and actlvities The charity's oblects TD further the purposes of the Women's Institute Movement. The charit$ main activltles To improve develop and advance education for all women, lo be given the opportunity of wort(ing together through our organisalion and putting into practice those ideas for which il slands truth, justice, tolerance and fellowship. The Wl èxists lo educate women lo enable them to prove an effective role in the community lo expand their horizon5 and lo develop and pass on Important skills. Public benefit statement In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration lo the Charity Commission's general guidan¢e on public benefit and in particu18r the advancemènt of &ducation for women and girts. Achlevements and perfomance We have run many events this year these included.. Touring afternoon teas with inspiration81 speakers Monthly craft sessions Zoom talks from inspirational speakers Craft days D8nce event Magistrates event Murder Mystery event Tour of our new office Shopping event Christmas lunch Flnanclal revlew The net income for the year was £11.750. Reserves pollcy The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, al the ye8r end were £92,580. We do not have a formal reserves policy. However. the money we hold with Sl. James Place would be used for redundancies, legal feès elc if W(FWI had to close or merge with another Federation.
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Trustees. report (contlnued) for the yoar end•d 31 December 2025 Statement of trustees, responsibilltles The Iruslees Iwho arè also the directors for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and th8 financial slalemènls in accordance with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards. Cornpany law requires the Iruslees lo prepare financial accounts for each financi81 year which give a true 8nd fair view of the slal? of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources. induding the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial slalemenls, the trustees are required lo.. select suitable accountino policies and apply them consistently", ob5eNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., make judgemen15 and estimates that 2re reasonable and prudent. slate whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the accounts on 8 going concern basis unless It is inappropriate lo presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The Iruslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disdose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charitable company and lo enable them lo ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity ancl hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevanlion and detection of ffftud and other irrulan"e5. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice. Accounting and Reporting by charib.es (Charities SORP IFRS10211, and In accordance with the special provi5ion5 of the Companiès Act 2006 relating to small companies. Approved by the board of trustees on Signed.. (Trusteel Name..
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Independent examinerfs r•port to the trustees of The West Yorkshire Federatlon of Women¥s Institutes I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable wmp8ny for the year ended 31 December 2025. which a sel out on pages 6 10 13. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees of the charitable company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are wsponsiblè for the preparation of the ac¢ounls in a¢cDrdance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 ACVI. Hawng satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required lo be 8udiled unoler Part 16 of thè 2006 Act and are eligible for independent ex2minalion, I report in respect of my examination of your chariws accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act I'the 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Gharily Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matenal matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe thal in any Material respect.. 1 accounting records were not kept in resp8Ct of the company as required by section 386 Df the 2006 Act,. or 2 the accounts clo not accord with IhDse records., or 3 the accounts do not ccimply wlh the accounting requirements of section 396 c>f the 2006 Act other than any requiff ment that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view, which Is not a maller considered as p8rt of an independent exatnination., or 4 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Slalemenl L)f Recommended Pracliee for accounting 8nd reporting by ch8rilies lapplicable lo ¢harilies preparing their 8ccounls In accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable ir7 the UK and Republic of IrelanLI IFRS 102}1. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connecliDn with th8 examination to which atterllion should b8 drawn in this report in order ID enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Signed. Name.. Simon Boslrom FCIE Date.. West Yorkshire Communlty Aceountan¢y SeNice CIO stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes statement of Financial Activities (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Notes 2025 Unreslricled funds 2025 Reslricled funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Income from: Activities income Membership fees Suspended institutes Bank inlèrèsl Release of deferred income Total income 69,486 37,221 69,486 37,221 33.978 34.201 596 2,C61 1,416 9,862 117,985 1,416 9,862 117,985 70,836 Expenditure on: Salariès. Nl and pensions Activities expenditure Rent, rates and water Heal and light Postage and stationery Photocopier Telephone and computer Travel and subsistence Repairs and renewals Independent gxaminalion Depreciation Other expenditure Payroll cost Insurance Bursarie5 Total expendlture Nel gainslllossesl on investments Net income I (expenditure} 33.171 52,025 8,020 2,783 2,215 2,070 761 1.114 330 1,134 72 2,929 329 3,894 33.171 52.025 8,020 2,783 2.215 2,070 761 1.114 330 1,134 72 2,929 329 3,894 34,050 12,845 7,122 3,793 1.894 4,383 911 774 765 1.134 157 384 3,683 80 71,983 4,935 3,788 110,847 4,612 11,750 110,847 4.612 11,750 Fund balances brought fornard Fund balances carrled forward 81,830 93,580 4,112 4.112 85,942 97,692 82,154 85.942 Al incoming resources ancl resources expended derive from continuing aclivilies.
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Balance sheet as at 31 December 2025 2025 Unrestrcted 2025 2025 Total 2024 Restricted Total Flxed assets Tangible assets Total fSxed assets 1,000 1.000 1.000 1,000 1,072 1,072 Current assets stock Debtors and prepaymgnts Current asset investmonls Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 1,504 4,990 47,259 40,245 93,998 1,504 4,990 47,259 44,357 98,110 1.504 4.497 50.223 41,880 98,104 4.112 4.112 Current Ilabilitles: amounts falling due wlthin one year Creditors snd accruals Total current liabilities 1,418 1,418 1,418 1,418 13,234 13,234 Net current assets I Illabllltiesl 92.580 4,112 g6,692 84.870 Net assets 93,580 4.112 97,692 85,942 Funds Unrestricted funds Reslricled funds Total funds 93,580 93,580 4,112 97,692 81,830 4,112 85,942 4,112 4.112 93,580 Forthe year endiw 31 December 2025 the charit4ble COTnpany wès entitled lo exetnoion from 8udil under section 477 of the CoTnpani85 Act 201E re13ting to sm311 companie5. The members have not requir& the charitable comp8ny to obtain an audit of its aocounls lor the year in questlan in attordance 1th section 476. The trtstpes (who arE also the directors for the puiposes of company lawl acknowfedge their [PsnSibIlrtles for Cotnplying wth the iequirements of the Act vfith respect lo accountlng record8 and the preparation i)f accounts. These ac¢ounts have been wepared in accordance with the wovBionB ap1¢ae to companies 6ubj6ct to the small companies, regime and wlh FRS 11L l&ffective January 20191. The financi81 statements were approved by the board of Iruslees on Signed. {Trusteel Name.. Tlw................ ........
The West Yorkshlre Federation of Women's Institutes Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 1 Accountlng poll¢les Basis of accountlng These accounts have been preparèd undèr the historical cost convention with items recognised al cost or transaction value unless otherwise staled in the r&levanl nolelsl to these ac¢ounls. The financial statements have been prepared in 8CCDrdance with the Slalemenl of Re¢ommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing thèir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 {effeclive 1 January 20191 and with tha Charilios Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Therè has been no change lo the ac¢Dunling policies since last year. No changes have been made lo the accounts for previous years. Going concern The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncgrtainties about the charity's ability to continue. Incomlng reSoUeS All incoming resources are included in the Slalemenl of Financial Acliviliès ISOFAI when the charity becomes entitled lo the resources, If il more likely than not that the trustees will receive the rèsources and the tnonelary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional enlitlemanl lo the resources. Where grants are related lo performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity eams the right to consider8b.on by ils performance, Expenditure and liabilities Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised wherg it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructiv8 obligation committing the charity lo pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation Can be measured with reasonable certainly. Taxation As a charity the organisalion b¢n8fits from mles relief and is generally exempl from income tax 2nd capital gains tax bul nol from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items lo which it relates. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included at cost including 8ny incidental expenses of 8cquisilion. Gifted assets arè shown at the value lo the charity on receipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets al rates calculated to write off the cost on a slraighl line basis ovèr their expectèd useful economic lives as follows.. Office equipment- 250/0 Fixtures and fittings - 10¥ts reducing balance Heritage assets - nil Pensions The charity operates a defined wnlribulion schema for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable.
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 1 Ac¢ountlng pollcies contlnued Investments Investrnenls are slated al market value at the balance sheet date. Th& SOFA includes the nel gains an losses arising on revaluations and disposals throughout the year. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at th8 discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Reslricled funds are subjected lo fftslriclions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the lemis of an appeal. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the accounts. Leases Rents under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the lease term or lo an eadifjr dale if the lease can be d&t&miined without financial penalty. Stock Stock is valued at the lower of cost and nel realisable value.
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Notes to the accounts continued for the year ended 31 December 2025 2 Actlvltles Income 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Quota Annual national raff e Wesl Yorkshire Annual Meeting Arts and homecraft committee Holiday 50150 income Social events and leisure Committee WYN income Year book income Insurance income Office donations Fundraising Salos Other donations 470 463 13,784 169 27,172 1,620 19,072 2.396 632 450 3,529 163 1,711 15,236 8,195 435 2,134 1,081 316 22 74 33.978 1,848 112 450 182 1.748 69.486 3 Staff costs and numbers 2025 2024 Gross salaries Social security costs Employment allowance Pensions Redundancy and termination costs 26.589 1.541 11,5411 1,252 5.330 33,171 32.831 2,020 12,020} 1,219 34,050 The average number of employees during the year was 1.6, being an average of 0.9 full lime equivalent (2024.. 2. 1.2 FTEI. There were no employe85 with emoluments above £60.000. Defined contribution pension scheme 2025 2024 Costs of the scheme lo the ch8rily for the year Amount of any contributions oulslanding at the year end Amount of any contributions prepaid at the ye8r end 1,252 1.219 4 Actlvltles expendlture 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Wesl Yorkshire Annual Meeting Events and sclivilies 50150. flutter and other monthly prizes Holiday Tot21 13,340 11.966 657 26.063 52.026 2.829 9.518 498 12.845 10
The West Yorkshire Federatlon of Women's Institutes Notes to the accounts continued for the year ended 31 December 2025 S Restricted funds Balance blf Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balance ctt Agnes Salter 118vel fund Chartes Hickson Bursary Suspended inslilules Wesl Yorkshire Fed'n Bursary 857 200 1,014 2.041 4,112 857 200 1.014 2,041 4.112 Fund name Agnes Salter travel fund Charles Hickson Bursary Suspended institLrtes Purpose of restrfction To cover travel costs for mernbers allending courses. For bursaries awarded lo members lo attend a Oenman course. Funds hold in relation lo suspended institutes. Funds are held for three years. If the Wl reforms the funds are returned. If they do not reform within Ihr&e years the money becotnes the properly of the VVYFWI. Wesl Yorkshire Fed'n Bursary This fund is the amalg8mation of 3 funds held previously and is for bursaries. 6 Tangible assets Heritage assets Office equipment Fixtures and fittings Total Cost Al 1 January 2025 Addi(iDns Al 31 December 2025 1,000 6,806 790 8,596 1,000 6,806 790 8,596 De reclatlon Al l January 2025 Charge for year At 31 December2025 6,806 718 72 790 7,524 72 7,596 6,806 Net book value Al 31 December 2025 1,000 1,000 At 31 December 2024 1,000 72 1,072 7 Debtors and prepayments 2025 2024 Prepayments Accrued income 4,990 4,375 122 4,497 4,990 8 CuThent asset investments 2025 2024 Listed inveslmgnts 47,259 47,259 5D.223 50,223 11
The West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes Notes to the accounts continued for the year ended 31 D•cember 2025 9 Cash at bank and In hand 2025 2024 Cash at bank Cash in hand 44,332 25 44,357 41,855 25 41,880 10 Credltors and accruals 2025 2024 Accruals Other crèditors 1,134 1,134 12,10D 13,234 1,418 11 Related party transactlons Trustee expenses During the year 6 Iruslees werè paid e total of £1021 in respect of travel (previous year.. 1 Iruslee ancl Trustee remuneratlon and benefits No trustee received 2ny remuneration or ben8fil during this or the previous year. 12
The West Yorkshlre Federation of Women's Institutes Statement of Financial Activlties Including eomparatives for all funds (including summary Income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2025 2025 2024 2025 2024 UnFe8tricted Unrestricted Reslricled Restricted funds funds funds funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Income Aclivib'es income Membfjrship fees Suspended insts'tuies 82nk interest Release of deferred income Total Income 89,486 37,221 33,978 34.201 69.486 37.221 33,978 34,201 596 2.061 596 1,416 9,862 117,985 2,061 1,416 9,862 117.985 70.240 596 70,836 Expendlture Salaries. Nl and pensions Activities expenclilure Rent, rates and water Heat and light Postage and stationery Photocopier Telephone and computer Travel and subsistence Repairs 2nd renewals Independent examination Depreciation Other expenditure PayrDII cost Insurance Bursaries Total expenditure Net gainslllosses) on Investments Net income I lexpendlture) Transfers betsveen funds Net movement in funds 33,171 52,025 8,020 2,783 2.215 2.070 761 1.114 330 1.fj34 72 2,929 329 3.894 34,050 12,845 7,122 3,793 1,894 4,383 911 774 765 1.134 33.171 52.025 8,020 2,783 2.215 2.070 761 1,114 330 1,134 72 2.929 329 3,894 34.050 12,845 7.122 3,793 1,894 4,383 911 T14 765 1,134 157 157 3,683 3,683 80 71.983 4.935 3,788 80 80 110,847 4,612 11,750 71,903 4.935 3,272 2,026 5,298 110,847 4,612 11,750 516 2,026 11,5101 11,750 11,750 3,788 Fund balances brought forward Fund balances ¢arrleO forward 81.830 93.580 76,532 81.830 4.112 4.112 5.622 4.112 85,942 97,692 82.154 85,942 13
WYFWI Events Team report 2025 2025 was another full year with lols of successful events. 2025 saw the return of the afternoon teas and we held three across the county. Unfortunately, one had to be cancelled due to low take up. Our craft sessions are always well supported and we had two great dabble days. As well as Encaustic WaxArt and Calligraphy with water colours. Our Zoom talks were extremely interesting and we had some very inspiring women speak to us on a range of subjects. Sadly. out of 3,000 mernbers attendan was always low and we had to cancel two due to the facl we weren't going lo bring in enough money to pay the speaker fee. The Team therefore decided to cancel the majority of Zooms for 2026.1'm bitterly disappoinled about this as I saw Zooms as a way of including our Virtual members in Sassy Lassies Virtual Wl in our programrne of events and including those who don't like going out at nighl. But by not supporting them you have spoken loud and clear that thi5 IS something that doesn't appeal to you. A shame as I saw them as a TV programme thal you could interact withl In September we hosted an extremely successful Yorkshire Holiday when we hosted Wl members and a few husbands from all around the country including Guernsey. The weather was fantastic and everyone left asking us to do it again. So, we will in September 2027. Following my appeal we have had Wis coming foward to say they will host Dabble Days and other craft days. This means we can take successful workshops that we have held al the Federation office out and about. Thank you, this support is fantastic. I think Wesl Yorkshire is very cratyl We would love to have more members on the Events Team who have ideas of things we can do that are different to the same old, same oldl New blood would also mean that some long- standing members andlor Board members can stand down. Our next planning meeting is in April and is on Zoom so we don't expect you to travel to the office. Please get in touch via west orksfedl mail.com Thank you again for your support. Sandra Dennis Chair Events Team
Membership Support & FIFE Sub Team Chair Report 2025 The Membership Support Tearn comprises of Wl advisers, FIFES {Federation Independent Financial Examiners) and the Federation Archivist. There are 5 Wl Advisers to woJ* with 76 Wl's. Hopefully 2 more advisers will bejoining the team in 2026. We have continued to offer support to Wls by visits, emails or telephone calls and were invited to some Wls. Annual Meetings. The Wa Advisers are supported by Wl friends who are members of the Board of Trustees. Please use the Wl Advisers generic email if you need to contact an adviser. fwiadvise mail.com In West Yorkshire in 2025 there are just under 3000 members and we opened a new WE in Horsforth called Sisters of Horsforth Wl. There numbers rapidly grew and they now have a waiting list. During Ihe year Sue Waring, one of our FIFES, moved to Lancashire. We thank Sue for her valuable contribution in being a FIFE and being involved in Treasurers, workshops. This leaves Helena Harringlon as our only FIFE. She has only been able to support Wls with questions about finances and examine a couple of end year Wl accounts. Thank you Helena for continuing in this important role. We have had some volunteers to join her and the plan is to start some training with these members. Christine Tall has taken overlhe role of Federation Archivist and she and TrafY Lewis visited the archive in Wakefield to deliver items from the Federation and some Wl's. If you are interested in how the membership team works and would consider an adviser or IFE role, please speak to a member of the team. The larger the team, the more support we can offer. Regards Tracey Lewis
WYN WYN Editor- Maureen Hancox Some members may remember that I was editor a number of years ago and in May 2025 1 was asked to help with the newsletter short term. I loved being back volunteering to compile WYN at the Federation so here l am again as Editorl In 2025 eWYN continued to be a great success with 68 Wls subscribing to receive our newsletter via email. 2085 members received our newsletter each month and we wntinue to receive positive feedback from our members and other Federations. It must be stated that it is nol expected that IMS print eWYN, il is intended to be read from a tablet, smartphone or computer as this reduces printing costs and is environmentally friendly. We will continue to offer both eWYN and hard copies to our members as there are still some members who prefer a paper copy. In 2025 we printed 165 hard copies each month for Wl secretaries and members. Please note that our newsletter is a copyrighted publication, therefore must not be photocopied by committee members and given to members for free. Thank you to all the Wls and Private Members who have subscribed this year, to the occasional advertisers for placing adverts with us and to Wls that collect their parcel from the office", this all helps to make WYN a success and to keep cosls down to members. We strive to keep the cost of VVYN to a minimum with the help of limited advertising and we do not aim to make a surplus. We are still concerned that a very small number of Wls only reiVeS the secretary's copy and this means thal their members are missing out on Federation news and the OPPDrtunities available lo them induding all the courses and events we run. We encourage Wls to order eWYN andlor purchase printed copies fortheir members to read. At less than 10p per person per month for eVVYN - a cost of £1 per member for 11 issues it really is worth Moving the Federation office at the end of June enabled us to source a local printing company {LS1 Print) to print the newsletter at a savtng in both time and financially as we no longer needed to hire the expensive printer. Those of you who read a hard copy. I hope you agree that it is a quality print and looks very professional. I would like lo thank the members of the Board of Trustees who volunteer to collect the newslelter from the printers each month and members at Bee Crafty who pack them ready to be collectedlposled to Wl secretaries. WYN is your newsletter so please continue to send in your IM and members news or event information to celebrate your achievement and to share with other Wls. Thank you to all the Ws and members who have sent in their news this year, it all adds to make WYN an interesting and informative read. We Sook forward to increasing our circulation again next year and keeping more of our members informed with news from the Board ofTrustees, Events Team, Membership Team and the Offi.
West Yorkshire Wl Climate Ambassadors Annual Report 202S Overthe last year we have welcomed 6 new climate ambassadors to the team. There are now 12, in West Yorkshire, mainly in the Calderdale and Kirklees local authorities. We would, very much, welcome interest from members in the other areas of West Yorkshire. We support each other, share new knowledge, updates and ideas for sharing with our Wl members. We do Ihis by meeting on Zoom every couple of months and though our chatty Whats app group. The role is not defined. We each follow our own interests and try to make a differen where we can. To illustrate. here are some of the things we got up to in 2025 Researching and writing articles for each Wf N and stsll at the annual Meeting Litter picking - even in the River Hebblel Completed the Leeds University Climate Ambassador programme enabled work in schools Writing to our MP'S to ask to support the Climale and Nature Bill and Show the Love Permanent recycling stall in Halifax Market Learning about Home Energy Efficiency and practical ways to help ourselves and others Running a Repair Cafe and supporting others to set one up Members of local Climate and Environment groups Swop stall at Wl meetings and Whats App group lo exchange unwanted items Leading the campaign for a bus service from their village to the nearesl town Trained and carried out River Fly testing to see how dean or polluted the local river Joined River Action week events Taking part in local events and festivals promoting re-using and up-cycling Displays on the Climate Ambassador notice board in the Federation office Embedding Sustainability into our professional work lives Jean Tallis Lead Climate Ambassador Wadsworth Wl December 2025
Safeguarding Report- 2025 In 2025-26 there have been no safeguarding conoms raised by the Federation members. The designated contact point lo raise concerns is .' isafe uardin mail.com The WY Federation Safeguarding Officer is Christine Tall. WfFWI Archives - 2025 FWI Archives are stored at The West Yorkshire History centre in Wakefield. This ntre is part of West Yorkshire Archive Sermces wth branches in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds & Wakefield. This service collects, and looks afterthe unique documentary heritage of West Yorkshire & helps members of the public use & enjoy the records dating from the 121h Century. Website: w.WylS.Org,uklarChlVes When WYF offices closed in Rodley in 2025 many documents were taken to Wakefield to join records already stored there. Items SLtch as Federations records & documents plus those of Wl's both closed and still open. The only archives stored at the new office at Tennant's Hall are of recently closed W's, for 3 years. Currently only Haworth Wl's documents. If you wish to store any of your records please contact.. archives .uk to arrange this and contact F6deration Office to inform them of where you are sending your records. Archive Services also arrange visits to view their collections or maybe your Wl's history. WY Federation Archivist Christine Tall