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Dorset Federation Of Women's Institutes Limited

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1041714
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 16, 1994
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
The County Of Dorset - In Practise

Address

Address
DFWI LTD
COUNTY HOUSE
18 CROWN STREET WEST
POUNDBURY
DORSET
DT1 3DW

Activities

Organise a diverse range of educational and events throughout each year. Attend a variety of shows and events in Dorset to raise awareness of the work the Women's Institutes do and to work on increasing membership. Work on active campaigns for better living for people and the environment.

Objects: 2. The Main Purposes Of The Women’s Institute Organisation Are:(a) To Advance The Education Of Women And Girls For The Public Benefit In All Areas Including (Without Limitation):i. Local, National And International Issues Of Political And Social Importance;ii. Music, Drama And Other Cultural Subjects; Andiii. All Branches Of Agriculture, Crafts, Home Economics, Science, Health And Social Welfare;(b) To Promote Sustainable Development For The Public Benefit By:i. Educating People In The Preservation, Conservation And Protection Of The Environment And The Prudent Use Of Natural Resources; Andii. Promoting Sustainable Means Of Achieving Economic Growth And Regeneration;(c) To Advance Health For The Public Benefit; And3(d) To Advance Citizenship For The Public Benefit By The Promotion Of Civic Responsibility And Volunteering.3. In Article 2 “Sustainable Development” Means Development Which Meets The Needs Of The Present Generation Without Compromising The Ability Of Future Generations To Meet Their Needs.4. The Women’s Institute Organisation Seeks To Give Women The Opportunity Of Working Together Through The Women’s Institute Organisation In Their Communities, Of Developing Their Capacity And Skills, And Of Putting Into Practice Those Ideals For Which The Women’s Institute Organisation Stands.objects Of The Individual Federation5. The Objects Of The Federation Are To Further The Purposes Of The Women’s Institute Movement In Dorset And Elsewhere.

Classification

How
Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training
Who
Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Dorset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
May 31, 2025 £131,250 £126,192 PDF
May 31, 2024 £101,483 £79,698
May 31, 2023 £127,191 £114,145 PDF
May 31, 2022 £69,328 £61,826 PDF
May 31, 2021 £44,550 £37,773 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Heather Kathleen Trenchard Oct. 17, 2024
Janet Kaye Watson Oct. 22, 2020
Jennifer Ann Preston Oct. 21, 2014
Leri Ayre Oct. 27, 2022
Lynne Elizabeth Avery Oct. 17, 2024
Margaret Edith Bunch Oct. 22, 2020
Shehnaz Annabella Jackson Oct. 17, 2024
Yvonne Joyce Marsh Oct. 22, 2020