DORSET FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
Charity Number: 1041714 Company Number: 2722759
ELLIOT AND CO LLP
Chartered Accountants, Registered Auditors and Tax Advisers 7 King Street
Weymouth
Dorset DT4 7BJ
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| Administrative Information | 3 |
| Report ofthe Board of Trustees | 4-6 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Accounting Policies | 10-11 |
| NotestotheFinancialStatement | 12-16 |
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| DORSET FEDERATION FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S | REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
DORSET FEDERATION FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES LIMITED
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Charity name
Dorset Federation of Women’s Institutes Limited (Dorset Federation of Wis (DFWI Ltd)
Charity registration number 1041714
Company registration number 2722759
Registered Office
County House 18 Crown Street West Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3DW
Officers Federation Chairman Mrs Yvonne Marsh Treasurer Mirs Leri Ayre Vice Chairmen Mrs Margaret Bunch Mrs Jan Watson
Federation Secretary/Company Secretary Mirs Diane Towndrow
Members of the Board of Trustees Mrs Lynne Avery Mrs Shehnaz Jackson (elected October 2024) Mrs Mary Morris Mrs Jenny Preston Mrs Liz Smith (elected October 2024) Mrs Heather Trenchard
Independent examiner
MrJA Elliot FCA Elliot and Co LLP 7 King Street Weymouth Dorset, DT4 7BJ
Bankers Bank of Scotland
6 South Street Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1AZ
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025 The Board of Trustees presents its report and the accounts for the Federation for the year ended 31 May 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a director’s report and accountants for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities published on 16 July 2014.
In preparing this annual report the Trustees confirm that due regard has been paid to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Objectives of the Federation
The objectives of the Federation are to further the purpose of the Women’s Institute Movement in Dorset and elsewhere; to offer opportunities for women to enjoy friendship, learn new skills, to widen their horizons together, to influence local, national and international affairs for the public benefit.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Federation’s aims, objectives and in planning future activities.
Financial Review
The Federation has this year achieved a net surplus of £7,781 (2024 surplus £18,515).
Total unrestricted funds at 31 May 2025 were £485,635. The Trustees are confident that sufficient funds are held to enable the Federation to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
Structure, governance and management
The Federation was incorporated on 12 June 1992 as a company limited by guarantee (number 2722759) and is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission (number 1041714). Its memorandum and articles of association govern affairs of the Federation. The liability of the members, in the event of the Federation being wound up, is limited to a sum not exceeding £1.
Members of the Board of Trustees are the directors of the charitable company and its trustees for the purposes of charity law and are elected in accordance with the Federation articles of association.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the management of the business and the exercise of all powers of the Federation. It consists of not less than eight and not more than fifteen persons elected bi annually either by nomination by a Committee Member or a Dorset Women’s Institute and election at an annual meeting, or by co-option by the Board of Trustees (up to a maximum of one-third of the number of elected Board Members). Induction and training is provided as required.
The honorary officers of the Federation are the Chair, Treasurer, and between one and three Vice-Chairs, elected by the Board of Trustees from among their number to hold office until the next annual meeting. The officers of the Federation are ex-officio members of all sub-committees.
The Federation Secretary is appointed by the Board of Trustees, who determines remuneration and term of office, but is not a member of the Board.
The Federation is a member of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
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Chair’s Report
The members of the Board met eleven times during the year.
Yvonne Marsh remained as Federation Chair, Marilyn Holehouse remained as Treasurer until October 2024 when Leri Ayre was elected. Margaret Bunch remained as Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Events Team. Jan Watson remained as Vice Chairman in 2023 and Resolution Co-ordinator and Safeguarding Officer. During the year two new members were co-opted onto the Board Shehnaz Jackson and Liz Smith who remained as Chairman of Membership and Support Team.
Ten Board of Trustees members were elected to office in October 2024. The Board consisted of the four Officers, Shehnaz Jackson as Assistant Treasurer, Mary Morris Climate Change Ambassador, Heather Trenchard, Web Editor,Lynne Avery Press and Publicity, Jenny Preston Denman Ambassador. Liz Smith, Chair of Membership and Support. Key Volunteers are Elaine Knight, member of the Events Team and Major Fundraising Co-ordinator (Camp Bestival), Isabella van Millingen, WI Member, Editor of Dorset WI News, Marilyn Holehouse as Federation Archivist.
During the year Yvonne Marsh and Leri Ayer represented the Federation at the NFWI Annual Council Meeting in October 2024. Jan Watson Resolution Co-ordinator attended the NFWI Resolution shortlisting meeting. Both meetings were again held via Zoom. Other Trustees attended various NFWI meetings via Zoom as appropriate to their role. The Annual Meeting of the Federation was held in October 2024. The speakers were Jan McNeil and Christian Orner.
Two members of staff continued in their roles, Diane Towndrow, Federation Secretary and Company Secretary and Sara Wood , Financial Manager. In August 2024 Hannah Bingham joined as an Administrative Assistant and left in November 2024. She was replaced in March 2025 by Jacky Adams in this role.
At the 31 May 2025 there were 2,877 members in 72 Wls in Dorset, a small increase from the previous year. During the year two new WI’s were opened and four Wls were suspended. The membership figures again reflected the age profile of the county
The Membership and Support Team continued to support the Dorset membership in the running of WIs in the county, giving invaluable support to individual Wis and running officer’s training sessions and resolution information sessions.
The Events Team was able to increase the number and variety of events organised during the year, including one holiday, bringing in much appreciated income.
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The Federation did run their popular WI tea Tent at Camp Bestival, and it was a great success which brought in much appreciated income.
The Board of Trustees and staff will continue working towards safeguarding our finances in 2024-25 led by our Treasurer and Finance Manager. The Board will continue to support Wis by delivering a varied programme of learning opportunities, information on current campaigns and social events. The use of the facilities of our Poundbury premises has reduced some costs where the fees for hiring halls are necessary. The Microsoft Office 365 facility has been taken up by many Federation volunteers and Wls, making for safer method of communication via email. Our new Federation Website went live in May 2024 and is continually being updated.
This report had been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies with Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on = 12" July 2025
and signed on its behalf by:
Yvonne Marsh
Yvonne Marsh, Chairman - Dorset Federation of Women’s Institutes
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| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DORSET FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES LIMITED
| report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 May 2025 which are set out on pages 10 and 19.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
The Trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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e Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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e Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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e State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items for disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, not matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements e To keep accounting records in accordance with section 286 of the Companies Act 2006: and
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e To prepare accounts which accords with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
Have not been met: or
- To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
MrJ A Elliot FCA
Partner
Elliot and CO LLP
7 King Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 7B)
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Notes | ||||||||
| Subscriptions, donations and | ||||||||
| otherincome | ||||||||
| Membership fees | 38,756 | 38,756 | 37,341 | - | 37,341 | |||
| Institute insurance receipts | 2,266 | 2,266 | 2,416 | - | 2,416 | |||
| Donations and gifts | 0 | 0 | 190 | - | 190 | |||
| Suspended Wis | - | 202 | 202 | - | 3,402 | 3,402 | ||
| incomefrom Charitable Activities | ||||||||
| Council meetings and | 14,997 | 14,997 | 6,211 | - | 6,211 | |||
| subcommittees | ||||||||
| Events and courses | 61,451 | 61,451 | 38,937 | - | 38,937 | |||
| Fundraising activities | 2 | 5,289 | 5,289 | 5,432 | - | 5,432 | ||
| Investment income | ||||||||
| Intereston UK bank deposits | 8,289 | 8,289 | 7,554 | - | 7,554 | |||
| TOTALINCOME | 131,048 | 202 | 131,250 | 98,081 | 3,402 | 101,483 | ||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||||||
| Cost of raising funds | 2 | 4,211 | 4,211 | 4,055 | - | 4,055 | ||
| Institute insurance | 1,269 | 1,269 | 1,295 | - | 1,295 | |||
| Cost ofcharitable activities | ||||||||
| Council meetings and | 19,791 | 19,791 | 8,455 | - | 8,455 | |||
| subcommittees | ||||||||
| Events and courses | 46,300 | 46,300 | 18,650 | - | 18,650 | |||
| County house expenses | 3 | 5,600 | 5,600 | 5,460 | - | 5,460 | ||
| Managementandadministration | 4 | 49,021 | 49,021 | 41,783 | et | 41,783 | ||
| TOTALEXPENDITURE | 126,192 | 126,192 | 79698 | _79,698 | ||||
| NET INCOME FORTHE YEAR | 4,856 | 202 | 5,058 | 18,383 | 3,402 | 21,785 | ||
| Transfers between funds | 2,925 | (2,925} | < | 132 | (132) | - | ||
| NETMOVEMENTIN FUNDS | 7,781 | (2,723) | 5,058 | 18,515 | 3270 | 21,785 | ||
| RECONCILLIATION | OF FUNDS | |||||||
| Total fund brought forward | 477,854 | 7,185 | 485,039 | 459,339 | 3,915 | 463,254 | ||
| Netmovement in funds | 7,784 | (2723) | 5,058 | 18,515 | 3,270 | 21,785 | ||
| TOTALFUNDSCARRIED | 13 | 485,635 | 4,462 | 490,097 | 477,854 | 7,185 | 485,039 | |
| FORWARD |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MAY 2025
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|Notes|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|FIXED|ASSETS|
|Tangible|assets|6|257,223|258,651|
|CURRENT ASSETS|
|Stocks|7|1,272|1,272|
|Debtors|8|44,029|28,295|
|Cash|at bank|andin|hand|226,354|219,027|
|271,655|248,594|
|CURRENT|LIABILITIES|
|Creditors|and|accruals|9|(38,781)|(22,206)|
|232,874|226,388|
|NET|ASSETS|10|490,097|485,039|
|FUNDS|
|Unrestricted|income|funds|485,039|477,854|
|Restricted|income funds|5,058|7,185|
|TOTAL FUNDS|41|490,097|485,039|
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102.
For the financial year 31/05/2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The Board of Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386. Thus preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit and loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
Approved by Yvonne Marsh, Dorset Federation Chairman
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Company number: 02722759 a Mears .
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DORSET FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES LIMITED
ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
Statement of compliance
The financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 May 2025 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the FRS 102 and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for certain properties and financial instruments that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the company’s financial statements.
Cash flow statement
The Company has availed of the exemption in FRS 102 Section 7 from the requirement to prepare a Cash Flow Statement because it is classified as a small company.
Income
All income is recognised when the Federation has entitlement to the income, there is sufficient certainty of receipt and so it is probably that the income will be received, and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
Subscriptions, donations and member’s insurance receipts for when received by the Federation. The Federation receives the benefit of work carried out by volunteers, the value of which is not included in the accounts.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure, it is probable that settlement will
required and the amount ofthe[obligation][can][be][measured][reliably.][Expenditure][includes][any][ VAT][ which] cannot be fully recovered.
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the statement of financial activities as they are incurred.
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or at valuation, less accumulated depreciation. The charge to depreciation is calculated to write off the original cost of valuation of tangible fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives as follows:
Freehold Buildings 2% straight line Fixtures, fittings and equipment 15% reducing balance Computer and IT equipment 25% straight line
The carrying values of tangible assets are review annually for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower cost and net realisable value. Stocks are determined ona first-in, first out basis. Cost comprises expenditure incurred in the normal course of business in bringing stocks to their present location and condition. Full provision is made for obsolete and slow moving items. Net realisable value comprises of actual or estimated selling price (net of discounts) less all further costs to completion or to be incurred in marketing and selling.
Debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment, unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost.
Debtors and creditors are stated with no interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price.
Funds
Unrestricted income funds are general funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects of the Federation at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds that are set aside at the Board’s discretion for particular purposes. Restricted income funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure having been received for a specific restricted project or purpose.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
- Statutory information Dorset Federation of Women’s Institutes Limited is a company limited by guarantee, domiciled in England and Wales, registration number 2722759. The registered office is County House, 58 Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DTL LEW.
2. Fundraising activities
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2025 2024
Income Expenditure Surplus Income Expenditure Surplus
NWET sales 230 840 (610) 261 251 10
DFWI publications 51 39 12 11 22 (11)
County News Letters 4,075 3,332 743 4,060 3,352 708
Other fundraising activities 933 0 933 1,100 430 670
5,289 4241 1,078 5,432 4,055 1,377
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- County House expenses
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Insurance | 1,315 | 1,286 |
| Heat and light | 1,150 | 781 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 453 | 1,003 |
| Sundries | 2,682 | 2,390 |
| 3,600 | 3,460 |
4. Management and administration
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Salaries and national insurance | 34,039 | 26,534 |
| Board and FO travel | 3,551 | 2,552 |
| WIA training and visits | 503 | 183 |
| Bursaries | - | - |
| Postage | (55) | 299 |
| Telephone and computer costs | 1,031 | 847 |
| Printing and stationery | 950 | 768 |
| Equipment Leasing | 2,827 | 1,973 |
| Equipment maintenance | - | 30 |
| Accountancy | 1,286 | 1,479 |
| New WI Administration | (32) | 294 |
| Legal fees | - | - |
| Miscellaneous admin expenses | 1,994 | 856 |
| NonReclaimableVAT | - | - |
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Depreciation 2,047 2,088 Sales Promotion 880 3,880 49,021 41,783 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
5. Information regarding employees and trustees
Wages and salaries
2025 2024 £ £ 34,039 26,534
The Federation employed three (2024 — two) part-time staff. No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.
No member of the Board of Trustees received any remuneration, but were reimbursed travel and other out of pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Federation.
6. Tangible fixed assets
| Leasehold | Computer | Furniture | Total | |
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| Property | equipment | and Equipment | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | ||||
| At IT June 2024 | 259,966 | 9,431 | 16,339 | 285,736 |
| Addition | 619 | 619 | ||
| At 31 May 2025 | 259,966 | 10,050 | 16,339 | 286,355 |
| Depreciation | ||||
| At June 2024 | 6,240 | 8,289 | 12,556 | 27,085 |
| Charge for the year | 1,040 | 440 | 567 | 2,047 |
| At 31 May 2025 | 7,280 | 8,729 | 13,123 | 29,132 |
| Net book value | ||||
| At 31 May 2025 | 252,686 | 1,321 | 3,216 | 257,223 |
| At31May2024 | 253,726 | 1,142 | 3,783 | 258,651 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
7. Stocks
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| Finished goods and goods for resale: | ||||
| DWFI | publications | 165 | 165 | |
| NFWI | publications | 607 | 607 | |
| Office | Stationery | 500 | 500 | |
| 1,272 | 1,272 | |||
| 8. | Debtors | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Inter-fund loans | ||||
| General income funds | 3,759 | 791 | ||
| Suspended Wls | 202 | - | ||
| Per capita | 3,543 | 3,682 | ||
| Other | debtors | 6,406 | 4,057 | |
| VAT | 2,035 | 2,520 | ||
| Prepayments | 28,084 | 17,245 | ||
| 44,029 | 28,295 |
Inter-fund loans are interest-free and with no date for repayment.
9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Inter-fund loans | - | - |
| General income funds | 6,670 | 3,682 |
| Suspended WIs | 313 | 294 |
| Per Capita | 483 | 440 |
| Denman | 38 | 56 |
| Creditors and receipts in advance | 31,563 | 17,734 |
| Taxes and social security | (286) | - |
| Accruals and receipts in advance | - | - |
| 38,781 | 22,206 |
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Inter-fund loans are interest-free and with no date for repayment.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
- Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 257,223 | 257,223 | |
| Current assets | 264,120 | 7,535 | 271,655 |
| Current liabilities | (38,781) | _ | (38,781) |
| 482,562 | 7,535 | 490,097 |
11. Movements in funds
| At 1June Expenditure |
Transfers | At 31 May | |
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| 2024 | 2025 | ||
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| 464,372 4a56[ |
4,002 | ||
| Designated headquarter | |||
| fund | |||
| Designated per Capita | 13,482 | (1,077) | 12,405 |
| fund | |||
| funds | |||
| Restitedeuns fTCSSSSCSCSCSSS National Federation |
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| subscriptions | |||
| [BenmanEducationa’ | pow |
6421]202) (2,925) 3,698 yea |
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| 2185;202] | (2925) |
Purposes of unrestricted funds:
The designate headquarter fund has been designated by the Board to cover headquarter expenses.
The per Capita fund has been designated by the Board to cover expenses re AGM attendance.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
11.Movements in funds
Purposes of restricted funds:
The National Federation subscriptions fund represents affiliation fees collected from individual Wls and paid over to the National Federation.
Suspended WI funds are received on the suspension of individual Wls and held by the Dorset Federation until the WI is revived or for three years, after which funds are transferred to the County Federation.
The Denman Room fund represents funds received, restricted by the donors and by the terms of appeal, for the specific purpose of furnishing and maintaining the Dorset Room at Denman College. Transfers have been made to unrestricted funds to reimburse Denman Room payments made out of general funds.
ACWW donations are collected the individual Wls and paid over to the Associated Country Women of the World. Affiliation fees are paid out of restricted funds.
The Board of Trustees considers that the Federation holds sufficient resources to enable each fund to be applied in accordance with any restrictions.
12. Related parties and control
There were no related party transactions in either year.
The Federation is constituted as a charitable company limited by guarantee and with no share capital. Control of the company is therefore vested in the Board of Trustees.
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