LINCOLNSHIRE SOUTH FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES
THE MAIN PURPOSES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ORGANISATION ARE TO ENABLE WOMEN WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RURAL LIFE, INCLUDING ARTS, CRAFTS AND SCIENCES TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE, TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP, IN PUBLIC QUESTIONS BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, IN MUSIC, DRAMA AND OTHER CULTURAL SUBJECTS AND IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTURE ETC.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £203,009, with unrestricted reserves at £197,978. The trustees note that falling membership numbers have led to a decision to subsidize events to maintain engagement. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Janice Cotgreave
- June Feast
- Karen Brine
- Lorna Wheel
- Louise Lynne Read
- Marie Jose Blankley
- Patrica Darby
- Rosemary Sneath
- SHELAGH COATES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £82k | £85k |
| 31/10/2024 | £77k | £82k |
| 31/10/2023 | £89k | £86k |
| 31/10/2022 | £73k | £74k |
| 31/10/2021 | £61k | £64k |
Common questions
Is LINCOLNSHIRE SOUTH FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £203,009, with unrestricted reserves at £197,978. The trustees note that falling membership numbers have led to a decision to subsidize events to maintain engagement. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/06/2005 | £15k | "LEASINGHAM VILLAGE HISTORY PROJECT" |