# Scottish Women's Institutes

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC011901
- **Known as:** Scottish Women’s Institutes
- **Status:** Removed
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** Nov. 4, 1960
- **Removed:** May 29, 2025
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC011901


## Contact

- **Address:** 1 Carmichael Place, Unit 8, 4th Floor
- **Postcode:** EH6 5PH
- **Website:** www.theswi.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** Established in 1917, Scottish Women’s Institutes is an inclusive and inspirational membership-based organisation. Our principal aims are set out in our constitution. We are here to: Build inclusive, diverse communities. Advance education and skills.  Provide a platform for social activities and networking. Promote the preservation and development of our cultural heritage. We work towards the following strategic priorities: Maintain organisational growth and development - consistently focus on expanding the organisation's membership and enhancing its capabilities. Prioritise Members - ensuring member’s needs, interests, and contributions are valued and supported. Achieve financial sustainability - ensure long-term financial stability and viability through sound financial management and develop new revenue streams. Protect and preserve SWI Heritage - preserve and safeguard a home for the heritage of SWI through strategic efforts and membership engagement initiatives.

**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's heritage and culture To promote and work with like-minded organisations at home and abroad





## Areas of operation

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






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