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The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man

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The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30
£4,039,055
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30
£4,740,417
Registered charity number
803793
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area)
104 New Kings Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.thewi.org.uk

Quick answer

The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man (number 803793) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man do?

Provides national coordination for the WI organisation; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man

Answers The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's highest-paid staff paid?

The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports 6 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £100,001–£110,000 (1 employee).

Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£100,001–£110,0001
£80,001–£90,0001
£70,001–£80,0002
£60,001–£70,0002

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Where does The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's money come from?

The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man reported £4m total income for the year ending 30 September 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £2.4m (59%), trading and fundraising events £1m (25%), investments £488k (12%). Legacies (gifts in wills) contributed £130k.

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£2.4m · 59%
  • Trading and fundraising events£1m · 25%
  • Investments£488k · 12%
  • Donations and legacies£156k · 4%

Does The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man receive government funding?

The annual return does not answer this question for The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.

The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Company number
02517690 (Companies House)
Also known as
N F W I
Previous names on the register
The National Federation of Womens Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 803793. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man as a registered charity (number 803793) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's charity number?
The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's charity number is 803793. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 803793?
Search 803793 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man do?
Provides national coordination for the WI organisation; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Does The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man?
The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's website listed in our register data is http://www.thewi.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports 6 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £100,001–£110,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's money come from?
The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man reported £4m total income for the year ending 30 September 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £2.4m (59%), trading and fundraising events £1m (25%), investments £488k (12%). Legacies (gifts in wills) contributed £130k.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man?
The register records The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's trustees paid?
The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man: The National Federation of Womens Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
When was The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man registered as a charity?
The National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man was entered on the register on 27 July 1990. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02517690).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.