THE HAMPSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES
HCFWI is an educational and social charity helping women to help themselves, their families and their communities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total reserves of £1,277,103, with general reserves of £130,678 providing 19 months of cover against overheads, which meets the trustees' policy of maintaining sufficient free reserves to cover costs for at least a year. The charity reported a surplus of £6,946 for the year, supported by increased membership subscriptions and investment income, while expenditure rose due to inflationary pressures. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would indicate a failure to meet accounting requirements or obscure understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees reserves policy is to ensure that sufficient free reserves are maintained such that the overhead cost of running and maintaining WI house including rates, insurance, depreciation and salaries are covered for at least a year.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (14/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (05/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (03/11/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (15/05/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Katrina Kempchair
- ANGELA BRICE
- Anita Smith
- Barbara Withers
- Caroline Hopkins
- Catherine Mary Winter
- Diana Calcraft
- GAIL VERONICA PUSSARD
- JACQUELINE CARVER
- Jennifer Dittrich
- Melody Ann Morgan
- Penelope Ann Clark
- Rachel Neudegg
- Susan Miriam Crump
- Vicky Wretham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £233k | £226k |
| 30/09/2024 | £222k | £209k |
| 30/09/2023 | £195k | £182k |
| 30/09/2022 | £189k | £198k |
| 30/09/2021 | £114k | £118k |
Common questions
Is THE HAMPSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total reserves of £1,277,103, with general reserves of £130,678 providing 19 months of cover against overheads, which meets the trustees' policy of maintaining sufficient free reserves to cover costs for at least a year. The charity reported a surplus of £6,946 for the year, supported by increased membership subscriptions and investment income, while expenditure rose due to inflationary pressures. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would indicate a failure to meet accounting requirements or obscure understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAMPSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES | £0 | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH YORKSHIRE WEST FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTE | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUFFOLK EAST FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES | £87k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST KENT FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES | £104k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |