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Scottish Women's Institutes SCIO

Also known as: Swi

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC053058
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 12, 2024
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
1 Carmichael Place
Suite 8
4th Floor
Edinburgh
EH6 5PH

Contact

Website
theswi.org.uk
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

The Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI), founded in 1917, is one of Scotland’s oldest women’s membership organisations. Originally created to bring rural women together through education and skill-sharing - a charitable organisation dedicated to empowering women, fostering community, and preserving Scottish traditions. The SWI promotes learning in areas like crafts, cookery, volunteering and events, while also encouraging friendship and social inclusion. Operating on local, regional, and national levels, it hosts events, workshops, and competitions that strengthen learning, communities and cultural heritage. Member subscriptions sustain its mission.

Objectives: The Organisation's charitable purposes are: (i) the advancement of education by: a. providing a platform for social activities and networking for women and girls in Scotland. and b. promoting and work with like-minded organisations at home and abroad. (ii) the advancement of culture and heritage by: a. promoting the preservation and development of Scotland's heritage and culture. b. promoting and work with like-minded organisations at home and abroad. and c. providing a platform for social activities and networking for women and girls in Scotland.

Areas of operation

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2025 £0 £0 6
Dec. 31, 2024 £429,337 £520,097 6