# Little Gaddesden Womens Institute

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1028316 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1028316)
- Website: https://www.thewi.org.uk
- Latest income: £3,683; spending £5,190
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: Little Gaddesden Wi (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/little-gaddesden-womens-institute

We have monthly meetings to educate, advise and inform members of current affairs, cultural affairs, etc. We raise money from time to time to aid local charities which either now benefit or in future will benefit our members.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £3,683 | £5,190 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £5,922 | £6,511 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £5,212 | £4,280 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £2,937 | £3,140 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £1,202 | £1,745 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the WI are to further the purposes of the Women’s Institute organisation

## What it funds

Little Gaddesden Womens Institute is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Little Gaddesden Womens Institute reported income of £3,683 and spending of £5,190. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2025, it spent £20.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Little Gaddesden Womens Institute in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thewi.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Little Gaddesden Womens Institute open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Little Gaddesden Womens Institute is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Little Gaddesden Womens Institute fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.

### Does Little Gaddesden Womens Institute give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Little Gaddesden Womens Institute makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Little Gaddesden Womens Institute give each year?

The register does not break out Little Gaddesden Womens Institute's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £5,190. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,173 a year.

### How large is Little Gaddesden Womens Institute?

In its latest reported year Little Gaddesden Womens Institute reported income of £3,683 and spending of £5,190.


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