CUMBRIA-WESTMORLAND FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Registered charity 240758 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CUMBRIA-WESTMORLAND FEDERATION W I, WESTMORLAND FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Education and training both at our head office and out in the community. Organising courses, cultural and leisure events, campaigning on environmental issues.

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Latest income

£52k

Latest spending

£61k

Registered

1965

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £9,380 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in the accumulated fund from £102,736 to £96,676. The trustees noted a 'heavy financial constraint' due to hiring costs for accessible office space, which was partially mitigated by funds raised from a grand raffle. Despite the deficit, the charity maintained current assets of £121,393 against current liabilities of £109,498.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The new Federation office is a boon but the Trustees were aware that access via stairs was a challenge to some and so we took the decision to hire the ground training floor room for a period of twelve month so that we can to welcome all members. This is a heavy financial constraint and our Honorary Treasurer continues to manage funds with care and consideration.” — page 1

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Lakes IT Services — “Website proudly supported by Lakes IT Services” (source page)

Register events

Received assets from another charity (15/05/2025) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Received assets from another charity (09/06/2021) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Karen Hanks-Macleanchair
Gillian Audrey Sykes · trustee of 4 other charities
Julie Wright
Lesley Sandra Singleton · trustee of 1 other charity
Linda Stretton
Margaret Cumming
RUTH HELEN RIGG · trustee of 3 other charities
Rachael Edmondson
Sarah Middleton

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cumbria

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/09/2025	£52k	£61k
30/09/2024	£44k	£50k
30/09/2023	£49k	£44k
30/09/2022	£54k	£57k
31/05/2021	£37k	£44k

Common questions

Is CUMBRIA-WESTMORLAND FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £9,380 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in the accumulated fund from £102,736 to £96,676. The trustees noted a 'heavy financial constraint' due to hiring costs for accessible office space, which was partially mitigated by funds raised from a grand raffle. Despite the deficit, the charity maintained current assets of £121,393 against current liabilities of £109,498. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Heritage Fund	22/12/1999	£600	"This group organises social and educational activities for women in the local community. The project is to make historically accurate replic"