# Scottish Women&#x27;s Institute Argyll Federation

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC004964
- **Known as:** Argyll SWI
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Part of:** [Scottish Women&#x27;s Institutes SCIO](/sc/SC053058.md) (SC053058)
- **Registered:** May 2, 1967
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC004964


## Contact

- **Address:** Glenside, Polvinister Road, Oban, Argyll
- **Postcode:** PA34 5TN



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Argyll Federation are part of  the largest women’s movement in Scotland, and members get together in local halls, community centres, and rural venues. These social support networks help keep minds and bodies active and healthy, and empower women of all ages through learning, friendship, and fun, increasing confidence and self-esteem

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Other defined groups&#x27;

**Objectives:** a)    To advance the education and skills of women and girls	 	 To provide a platform for social activities and networking	 To promote the preservation and development of Scotland&#x27;s heritage and culture	 To promote and work with like-minded organisations at home and abroad	  development of Scotland’s traditions, rural heritage and culture.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Operations cover all or most of Scotland







