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Sowood WI

Sowood WI

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1168185
Status
Registered
Registered
July 12, 2016
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
4 Glenfield
Greetland
HALIFAX
West Yorkshire
HX4 8JW

Contact

Activities

the WI aims to encourage and enable women; to enhance their lives and to play their part in the community through education and public debate.to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.to lead fulfilling lives and to be of value to the community and nationally by influencing policy/decision makers.to provide a friendly atmosphere where women can be inspired and enlightened.

Objects: 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; And(iii) 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; And(ii) Promoting Sustainable Means Of Achieving Economic Growth And Regeneration;(c) To Advance Health For The Public Benefit; And(d) To Advance Citizenship For The Public Benefit By The Promotion Of Civic Responsibility And Volunteering.4. In Rule 3 "Sustainable Development" Means Development Which Meets The Needs Of The Present Generation Without Compromising The Ability Of Future Generations To Meet Their Needs.5. 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.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Calderdale

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £26,811 £35,982
Dec. 31, 2023 £23,156 £15,056
Dec. 31, 2022 £29,826 £28,456
Dec. 31, 2021 £36,757 £36,447
Dec. 31, 2020 £10,029 £5,393

Trustees

Name Appointed
Helen Edwards (Chair) Sept. 5, 2018
Anne Pendlebury Jan. 19, 2023
Pauline Gardner Jan. 17, 2019