# Sowood Wi

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1168185 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168185)
- Website: https://www.sowoodwi.com
- Latest income: £21.2k; spending £20.7k
- What it funds: Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Calderdale
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sowood-wi

the WI aims to encourage and enable women; to enhance their lives and to play their part in the community through education and public debate.to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.to lead fulfilling lives and to be of value to the community and nationally by influencing policy/decision makers.to provide a friendly atmosphere where women can be inspired and enlightened.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £21.2k | £20.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £26.8k | £36k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £23.2k | £15.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £29.8k | £28.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £36.8k | £36.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The main purposes of the women's institute organisation are:(a) To advance the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas including (without limitation):(i) Local, national and international issues of political and social importance;(ii) music, drama and other cultural subjects; and(iii) all branches of agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare;(b) To promote sustainable development for the public benefit by:(i) Educating people in the preservation, conservation and protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources; and(ii) promoting sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration;(c) To advance health for the public benefit; and(d) To advance citizenship for the public benefit by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering.4. In rule 3 "sustainable development" means development which meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.5. The women's institute organisation seeks to give women the opportunity of working together through the women's institute organisation in their communities, of developing their capacity and skills, and of putting into practice those ideals for which the women's institute organisation stands.

## What it funds

Sowood Wi is registered under the Charity Commission purposes economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Sowood Wi reported income of £21.2k and spending of £20.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £137k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sowood Wi in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (sowoodwi.com) 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 Sowood Wi open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sowood Wi is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Sowood Wi fund?

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

### Does Sowood Wi give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Sowood Wi makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Sowood Wi give each year?

The register does not break out Sowood Wi's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £20.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £27.3k a year.

### How large is Sowood Wi?

In its latest reported year Sowood Wi reported income of £21.2k and spending of £20.7k.


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