# West Kirby Women'S Institute

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1208737 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208737)
- Website: https://WestKirbyWI.Facebook
- Latest income: £11.8k; spending £11.2k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Wirral
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/west-kirby-womens-institute

West Kirby Womens institute is part of the National Federation of Womens Institutes (NFWI). WKWI is self governing and operates within the framework of the NFWI Constitution , rules and guidance.WKWI is an independent charity supporting local charities and organisations by raising funds through organised events , donations and giving of grants .

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £11.8k | £11.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3. 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.

## What it funds

West Kirby Women'S Institute is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year West Kirby Women'S Institute reported income of £11.8k and spending of £11.2k.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from West Kirby Women'S Institute in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (westkirbywi.facebook) 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 West Kirby Women'S Institute open for applications now?

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

### Where does West Kirby Women'S Institute fund?

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

### Does West Kirby Women'S Institute give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that West Kirby Women'S Institute makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does West Kirby Women'S Institute give each year?

The register does not break out West Kirby Women'S Institute's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £11.2k.

### How large is West Kirby Women'S Institute?

In its latest reported year West Kirby Women'S Institute reported income of £11.8k and spending of £11.2k.


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