theWI RKS4ift INSPIRING WOMEN SOUTH YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WIS ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025 THE WI HUB UNIT 6 M&M BUSINESS PARK DONCASTER ROAD KIRK SANDALL DONCASTER DN3 1HR I 01302 579027 SOUTHYORKSFED@GMAIL.COM SOUTHYORKSFEDWI.ORG.UK A WORD FROM THE CHAIR South Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes started this year with 44 Wls but now have 40 Wls in Barnsley. Doncaster. Rotherham and Sheffield. For various reasons 4 will have been susepended by the time you read this report. We have operated out of rented offices in Doncaster since April of 2025 after selling Hall Cross Cottaqe and have two part time members of paid staff. The Board of Trustees is currently made up of 7 volunteer members who strive to provide support to the Wls within our Federation bound by the Constitution set out by NFWI and abiding by the Charity Commission framework. The Federation also aim to put on a programme of events throughout the year that provide. educational and entertaining events. We are currently underqoinq the procedure to become a Charitable Incorporated Orqanisation ICIO) which we hope to complete soon. SUE DENTON CHAIR SOUTH YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WIS ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025 SOUTH YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WIS ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025 FINANCE PAULINE HALLAM - FEDERATION TREASURER The financial year endinq 30 September 2025 was a complex year. It was really a year of two halves. For the first 6 month5 to the 31 March 2025 the Federation was based at Hall Cross Cottage and Inqrid House was the Federation Treasurer. Following on from two years where the Federation had made substantial deficits, the Trustees decided that Hall Cross Cottage should be sold, to release the capital and move to rented offices. An offer of the asking price was accepted and the sale process began. We found office premises in Kirk Sandall and moved there on l April 2025. The second half of the year was at the new premises and I became Federation Treasurer in May. There were several teething problems at the new premises but things have gradually settled and it feels more like "home." There was a huge change to the f inances. We had available money but now had to pay rent and service charges. We needed to future proof the finances to ensure the money lasted. As they say "when it's qone it's gone." The capital has been invested through a local Financial Adviser and we hope that the interest received will cover the rent. The Sale of Hall Cr055 Cottage is included in the Financial Statement for 2024/25 and shows a very healthy credit. Income £309,628.78 Expenses £86.364.33 Credit £223.264.45 The position excluding Hall Cross Cottage is Income £67.150.75 Expenses £79.900.33 Deficit É12.749.58 So, oncè again theré is a deficit. Thè budget for the currènt year predicts a decrease in the deficit and includes the legal cost to become a CIO which the Trustees consider a priority. We obviously must increase our income and reduce our expenses. which is not easy. Expenses are continua15y reviewed but to increase our income we need your help and support. To c105e the Trustees would liKe to thank Ingrid for her many years of loyal service as Federation Treasurer. SOUTH YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WIS ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS & RESOLUTIONS SUSAN WEBSTER- TEAM LEADER In response to the groundswell of opinion for a traditional International Day. this year the team sought out speakers and demonstrators either from Japan. or with some specialist knowledge to give us an insight into this fascinating country. A heartfelt thank you to the many members who attended the event. showing warm appreciation for our quest speakers and participatinq enthusiastically in the proqramme. Once more the ladies of South Yorkshire Federation rallied to support vulnerable women of the reglon. This year the request was for period products. and we received copious amounts of these. both at the event and at the Wl Hub. They were distributed durinq September and very gratefully received by Phoenix Women's Centre in Doncaster. Hopian Iformerly Rotherham Rise) in Rotherham, the women's refuqe in Barnsley and IDAS Ilndependent Domestic Abuse Service5) in Sheffield. Thank you on behalf of all beneficiaries for your generosity. This year's Resolution. Bystanders Can Be Lite5avers has really struck a chord with South Yorkshire Wl members. with many of them being involved in CPR training, either for the first time, or by way of a refresher. Photographs of their training have been shared on social media and also in Wl Life magazine.Conqratulations to all ladies who took parL In November the Current Affairs and Resolutions Team put on a trial event with the aim of increasing public awareness of the British Heart Foundation's RevivR Smartphone app. A handful of volunteers spent a rather chilly four hours in the entrance of a well-knownDoncaster supermarket, encouraging shoppers to scan the QR code which would take them straight to the CPR online training. We a150 took the opportunity to promote membership of the Wl. with a display of leaflets and information. Interest has beèn expressed by a Sheffield wi to do a similar promotional activity in their locality so hopefully this will lend further momentum to this popular and essential Resolution. Two members of the team. Rebecca Chauhan and Roberta Eales attended the shortlist Resolution meetinq in October and reported back, commenting on the positive atmosphere and interesting ideas shared by 129 participarsts.At the time of writing the outcome of the member vote on the five Resolutions shortlisted at the meeting is unknown. but hopefully member engaqement with the successful Resolution will be as enthusiastic as it has been this year. As ever, we end with a request for individuals to come along to one of the team meetings. They are usually held on the 4 Tuesday ofevery other month betweenlo am and midday. either at the Wl Hub or over Zoom. whichever 5UIt5 the individual participant best. Everyone would be most welcome at the meeting, as would any ideas for events. venues and speakers you may have. If attending meetings regularly would not fit in with your lifestyle. researching the availability of speakers in particular would be very helpful. Planninq major events like International Day is becoming more and more time consuming. with many potential speakers either not responding or fee5 provinq exorbitant. You will be aware that the planning for this year's event has already had to be changed due to the virtually zero response to our initial enquiries. Working within budget constraints and the trackinq down of speakers with the relevant expertise and availability is making it increasingly difficult to adhere riqidly to one country. However. should we be fortunate enough to secure the speakers and demonstrator5 Wlth whom we are currently liaising, this year's event promises to be as relevant. educational and entertaining as ever. provided ot course that we can rely on your continued loyal support. SOUTH YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WIS ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025 ACTIVITIES & SOCIAL SANDRA CRAWFORD- TEAM LEADER Once aqain the Activities & Social Team have endeavoured to organize a wide-ranging programme of events for our members. WÈ are open to any ideas for either new events or to enhance existino ones and you would be welcome to attend any of our regular meetings. or drop us a line, with any suggestions, Last year the Treasure Trails were very well attended at Wentworth and Darfield; the weather was on our side. the buffet suppers were delicious and the events themselves were extremely enjoyable and definitely tested our powers of observation. Our Annual Quiz was once again a well attended and enjoyable, if competitive event. However, we have taken on board feedback received and have made a number of amendments to the format and running of the evening. This will add a further element of competition. ensure all the teams are fully involved throughout the competition and make it more welcoming ana Inclusive. The Dinninqton Brass Band Concert was an excellent start to the year. thoroughly entertaining and enjoyed by all who attended. The Christmas Craft session in November was well attended and. in addition to this, monthly craft sessions re-started in October 2025. These take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month and can be booked by telephoning/emailinq The Wl Hub. Finally our Carol Service. supported by the wonderful Vintage Voices choir, made for a lovely start to the Christmas season and we look forward to organizino a similar event this December. Many thank5 to all those who supported our events in the last12 month5. We would also like, at this point, to thank our retiring Team member, Gillian Atkinson and retiring Team Leader, Maureen Hall. for their invaluable help and assistance and for the many hours dedicated to helping run our events. We would also like to forrnally welcome back Sandra Crawford as a valued member of our Team. As our small team has diminished recently, should you find you have some spare time on your hands and would like to get involved in helping to put together events and activities for our members. then we would be more than happy to welcome you to our meetings, either in person or via Zoom, whichever works best for you. SOUTH YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WIS ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT PAULINE HALLAM & INGRID HOUSE- WI ADVISERS The team members at the beginning of the year were Inqrid House, Sian Holmes, Pauline Hallam and Sue Denton (Trainee Adviser) and there were 46 Wls in the South Yorkshire Federation. This reduced to 43 when Carcroft Corkers, Kimbenvorth and Todwick Wls suspended. In May a new Wl, Norton Chantrey. was formed in Sheffield. It has been very successful and membership was capped at 75 due to space at their meeting venue. Currently we now have 44 Wls with 1724 full members and 65 multi members. We continue to receive enquiries about membership through the NFWI website, which average 20 per month, so many visit the Wl of their choice and sometimes others nearby. New members also join through promotions by Wls and recommendations from members. The number of new members each month is between 20 and 30. There was no 'Off icer Days, held. as we waited for the introduction of the online training on the Wl Learning Hub Inow known as VIA). We will be looking at how to ¢omplement this training to meet the needs of the Presidents. Secretaries and Treasurers in South Yorkshire. The team would like to thank you. and all committee members for your hard work in making your Wl a success. The Wl Advisers continued to visit Annual Meetings of some Wls and make social visits. Thank you for making us welcome, it is the best part of our role to come to Wls and meet members! Sadly, in December Sian Holmes decided to step down as a Wl Adviser. Thank you Sian. for all your hard work and dedication to the team. You will be missed. If any of you would like to join the Membership Team please get in touch you would be most welcome. CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES South Yorkshire Federation of INofflen's Institute Charity No 513917 Annual accounts for the eriod 1 October2024 To 30 September2025 Section A Statement of financial activities Restricted in¢ome lunds R•comm•nded categories by activity Unrestricted fvnds Endowment funds Prioryear funds Total funds Incoming resources (Note 31 F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Income and end¢)wm¢nts from: DonaiioD$ and lrf8cie$ Chariiabie *tivthes S02 67.150 67,150 79,481 Ott*r I￿01ng xvviues lThveslmenls Separate m*wal it*n ofinco Other 142.159 212,911 142.159 212,911 Total Resources expended (Note 6} ExFendlture on.. Ra151ng funds Charitatit 8CtMt 81,585 86,980 86,980 91,025 Serkgrale materi81 ith of expen88 Other sio S11 Total $12 86,980 86,980 91.025 Net incomellexpenditurel before investment gainsl{lossesl $13 125,931 125,931 9,440 Nei gain81110¥s6$1 ffi lnv8stmw￿& $14 Sl5 Net Incomellexpendlturel Extraordinary items Transfers be1￿¢¢n funds Other re¢ognised gainsl{losses): 125.931 125,931 9.440 Sf6 S17 Gains and kn5ses m re¥4￿11￿ offix*J *58th k¥tho Charl￿￿￿*￿￿ Use $18 Olherg&nsl{1055qsI S19 Net movement in funds 125 931 125.931 RèconciTliation of funds.. Total funds brought fDN4ard Total funds carried forward 199.247 325 178 199,247 325.178 208,687 199.247 CC17a IEXCAII 2210412026 Section B Balance sheet Reslrlcted inGome funds Unr•stricted funds Endowmènt Total Ihi5 funds year Total la$t year" Fixed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets Heritage assets Investments F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 (Note 15) (Note 141 (Nole 161 (Note 171 Total fixed assets B02 324 324 100,803 B03 B04 B05 324 324 100,803 Current assets Stocks (Note 181 Debtors (Note 191 Investments (Note 17.41 Cash at bank and In hand (Note 24) Total Current assets 4.420 4,420 4.182 717 807 321,2 325,682 62 325.682 94.355 99,254 810 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin one year (Note 20) 811 828 828 810 Net current assets/(Ilabilities) B12 324,854 324,854 98,444 Total assets less current liabilities 13 199247 Creditors.. amounts falling due after one year (Note 201 Provisions for liabilities B14 15 Total net assets or liabilities B16 325,178 Funds of the Charity Endowment funds (Note 271 Restricted income funds (Note 271 Unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve 325,178 199.247 817 818 819 325,178 25.178 820 199,247 Total funds 21 .17 199,247 Signed by one or Iwo trustees on behalf ol all Ihe Iru51ees Slonalure Print Name Dale ol approval ddlmnv ?s s.L.L Lf£ CC17a IExcell Independent examinerfs report to the trustses of South Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutss I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 September 2025 Rospe¢tivg responsibilities of trustees and tx•minèr The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation ofthe accounts. The charivs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 A¢tl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to= examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act . lo slate whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of Independent examinerfs report My examination wa$ Carried out in accordance wrth the general Directions gNen by the Chartty 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 or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as truslees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenlty no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'twe and lair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. Independent examlnerfs statement In connecb'on with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: 11) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements. . to keep accountsng records in accordanee with 5ects.on 130 of the 2011 Act and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accountsng records and compty with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been mel or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached N Goddard Relevant professional qualificakn'on or W.. FCMA Address.. 6 The Row, Otd Canley. Doncaster DN3 3QJ Section C Notes to the account5 Notè 1 Bas￿ of pr•par4tion 1.1 Basls of accounting transaction ¥aLue ur4B55 Othe￿￿e stated in Ihe re￿Vant rth(sl io ihB88 ats)xJrAs. ThÈ accounts have been wepared in accc*dan￿wth.. the Statement ol Recornn￿Jed practi￿." aThJ Reportir¥J byChartbe8 prepariry accwnts in at￿rda￿e Ihe F￿an(SaI Rewrtiw Standard appliGabk in the UK aTrJ Re￿￿ of Ireland (FRS 1021 on 16 Juty 2014 and ￿}Ih' Ihe Fknanoal RewUr¥J St8TrJwd aPF4cable Urmled ￿r￿10M or Irela￿1 IFRS 102) ' and %*ith the Charit￿5 Ad 2011. The chartyconsotutes a benefdenfty 05 defir%d by FRS 102." 12 Going ¢tsn¢om 11thor• are rnater￿1 uncert*"niies events orcontwons that¢asts1gnlllcant￿YkntQ￿ th• charrtyS abllity to ¢Onllnue u a golng concern. Wwxprovid¢ the follo￿￿9 4*tails orilate "Plot •ppll¢•blg". Mapyoprfat•." explHnabM a$ to thosefadors Ihal S4)PDrtthe thatlhe • 15 5 g￿ThJ concem.. Disc105ure ofany ￿certaInlieS Ihal make gtyng ￿n￿M ossumptson doublfijl", whe￿ a(x*Jurns are not prepared c<& a gc concern basK8. please disckise Ihk% fact tO9etherwlh Ihe basis on whKh the trtJ5tees prepared IIE accounts and the reason charity is not regarded as a gory 0)r￿n. 1.3 Change of accounting pollcy The accounts present a and fa¥view aTvJ accoln￿ ￿￿JE5 a(W aTr Ih08e ouUlThed kn note { }. Yes. No" (l) th• Mtw• of th• eheng• In •eeouttttn# polle (ii) th• r¢o$ons whyapPI￿ng I￿￿?￿•￿￿￿)￿gp•1￿ÈY and Illlj tho amounl of the adlustrnenl for o•¢h Ilno•ffedgd In the cumtpwyod, •ach wiorpvnodpr95gnt￿•￿d Ihe a99ro9ate arnount ollheadiusknenl relating to pwiods before thoseprnswtv4 144 FRS 102 SORP. 1.4 Changes to accounting estimates No tharyes lo accouniiry eslimate$ have ott¢uwred wbthe repN￿ F4rfvJd 13.46 FRS 1￿2 SORP). No" CC17a (Exed) (l) the nelwe of anyeh•nges." (Ilj th• •ffectof the change on Income 8ndexpens•or assets andllabllltles forthe ¢uffwtp*od.' •nd fl14 wh¢rnpr•¢oT¢•bl¢. Ibt ¢ll¢¢toltht ¢h•nge in ¢)n¢ or l.S Materfal pvloryear enDr* No matèrial Fxi(*yearertt*tthe IhÈ psKxI (3.47 FRS 102 SORPI. No. Please dlsclose.. (IJ thè ofthèwlorpwlod*¥or. (11) fOr￿hl￿10rPWIodp￿S0n18￿ITr the•cco* thv mount ofth• Iw•Kh K¢ounl Mnollem afflé¢ted.' and (111) the&mount of the coffection at th¢ k)w"nning of Ihe 88*llesiw¥orperlodpres*trttdlrt th**ccounl% CC17• IEx¢•r) Section C Notes to the accounts Note 2 Accounting policies Please complète this note when first rew￿ng underFRS2102. Section 35 of FRS102. rnquires 3 reconGiliations to b8 presented, if all are applicable. 2.1 RECONCILIATION WITH PREVIOUS GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRACTICE Please provide a descTiPtlon of the nature of each change in accounting pollcy Re¢oncilatlon of funds perprevious GAAP to funds detemilned under FRS 102 Start of End of porlod period Fund balances as prgviousty stated Adjustments.. 199,247 325.178 Fund balance as restated 199 247 325 178 Reconcilation of net Incom￿(nat expenditure) perprevious GAAP to net incomo/(net oxpendituro) under FRS 102 End of period Net Incomollexpenditurel as previously stated Adjustmgnts." 125,931 Previous p¢riod net in¢omellexpendlture) as restated 125,931 CC17a (Excell 2210412026 Sèction C Notes to the accoiints leonti Note 2 2.2 INCOME Ac¢ountin9 policie$ 318￿(a￿￿t01£cc0￿nting has been apthdtytrEGhartyex¢ewfvthose 7&è'. kn • iMoWtoKkddibonalmkyhasbeen a4o￿eé Ihen this deta￿￿ Ihe bDxL*w. RKogThWon ollncom• The¥e aTe In￿l￿￿ed in kne Staten*ntd Fir￿r￿￿￿tte5 ISoFA}* No Yes ONsetUng FR$ 102 SORP¢x FRS 102 ND Nla rtwia am D*t15.10 to S.12 FR5102 SORPI Yes No Nla L•o•¢ Yes No Ye5 No Nla r•x reclalrn8 on donallons and AnyGrfIAid *￿nt Tetsyder￿ ￿ a (kThticffl ￿rt(￿lha1grfI 1$ Yes No Nla Yes No Nla Con¢rathu•l Thi% ts onty inthe SoFAOn￿the thwityhw ¥*r¥*1 w#xlsfX gr•nts Yes ND Nla the lair¥al￿f￿thQse 9nlsal the tirne oftsrrecoptandlware on rw No Nla No Nla Yes No Nla Yes No Nla Yes No fac11￿ Yes No SOF Yes No Wa Supportcolts Volunteqrlmlp inthe trustees. amual No roya￿￿ 4nddlvlderth bo n*8¥LwwJ Ye5 No Nia •ub•cdptfjon• es CC17a (EX￿ Ye$ No Nla S•tU•m•ntof In•uY*ne• clalmo erte￿ ale rrtt15.1010 5.12 FRS102 SORP) We as ¥$ in the SOF Ye$ No Nl 2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES L￿￿*1￿ r¢wynlUon Lia￿11￿8 are mrwsedvthere ttis ￿￿tr￿)￿￿tha1fyI￿•I&￿lW Yet No Nla es Ov￿M*￿t• and •upport Ye5 No Nla es No Wa Gr•rrtS7*rfh p•rforman¢e ¢ondWoTr• No Nia Grants payabl• wtth(*rt rea￿stiCal￿a¥0￿ltr* a kab￿fr￿￿ft￿I fvrK*rVJI*A￿ M￿ttre Yes No Nl R￿UNd•n¢Y ￿•t Yes No W8 Cieditor• Yes No Nla rwbry date fiTrBnclal pArB9r3ph 10.7 FRS102 SORP. pwparawh 11.17 10 11.19. FRS102 SORP. Yes No Nla 2.4 ASSETS o ty chawlty No Nla Ye5 No N18 e5 No Nla Ye5 No rdtss arby meOKds used &s o*c**ed Fl n(rfe 9.6.1.4. Yes Fixed 8SS0invesimen&in quc*&l shales. traded 5mUaT in¥estrhents a lued al inthtyatcast alfai vak* Ibher MarKet￿￿) althe btar Yes No Nlg Ye5 No Nla Sto¢k*andwork Yes Wa No Nla Yes No Nla Yes No Nla CCITa (Excdl The chartty has haslnvesb)W)ts res* it*¥5th andcash and rash eqU￿¥￿ts *ith a rnabJrityd•te knsthan These wKlude cash onLW>t ca No Nl8 Currenta88et Ye$ No Nla POUCIES ADOPTED ADDITIONAL TO OR OIFFERENT FROM THOSE ABOVE 17a IExceD 22￿tt0 Section C Notes to the accounts Note 3 Analysis of IrKome fur lu* Totsl Pdpry••r Ana Donations and rfts Grft Donatlons and l•gaclo8: acies General grants provthd by govemrrnnvother ¢hantie$ Membership subscriptions and sponsO￿h1ps are in substance donations Donated Olher cod5. facilit*s a￿1 serwces Totsl 44.(￿1 44.c￿l 47,734 Charitable actlvitie8: Other Totsl other trading activiti88: other Instrtute income 23.089 Othèr Total 23.089 23.089 InGgme from inv8stm8nts- Interest income Dividend Income Rental and kasin Other 3.602 2.104 income Total 3.602 Soparat• rnat8rial item of In¢om¢: Funds frem cbsure of Wl branches Total Othtr. convers￿)￿ of ¢nd*)Wrr￿nIfund8 into incom¢ Gain On disposal of a tangibk r￿ed 4s5el hekj for chari 's own use Gain on disposal of a programme related investment Royalt￿5 from the expbitats.on of intelknctual ro hts Other 142.159 Total 142.159 142 159 TOTAL INCOME 212911 212.911 Othor Informa￿0￿. All Ineome In tho prloi year was unr•strlct•d 9X￿PtIor. Ipl0888 provldo dogcr4ptlon •nd arnountsl Where any endowmothtfund h conwrtod Into In¢