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, I￿iddletOn. 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[8￿y, 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
Exarnlrie￿s 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 irr￿ulan￿"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
Unrestr￿cted
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 [Ps￿nSibIlrtles 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 ap￿1¢a￿e 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 reSoU￿eS
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
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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 Traf￿Y 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 re￿iVeS 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