# Scottish Women’s Institutes Selkirkshire Federation

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC027349
- **Known as:** SWI Selkirkshire Federation
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Part of:** [Scottish Women&#x27;s Institutes SCIO](/sc/SC053058.md) (SC053058)
- **Registered:** Dec. 24, 1997
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC027349


## Contact

- **Address:** 249 Wood Street, Galashiels
- **Postcode:** TD1 1RB



## 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:** The charity exists to educate and train women in many aspects of life, from cooking to various crafts, to history and sporting activities. We do this through the organisation of regular classes and demonstrations which are open to all members, thereby encouraging everyone to learn new skills, share skills with others, while at the same time enjoying each others company.

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

**Objectives:** The aims of the organisation shall be:  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





## Geography

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







