The WIGs is part of the Essex Federation of Women's Institutes, a registered charity, and as such is a not for profit organisation. Running costs are funded from membership subscriptions and monthly fundraising activities. 

 

As well as our own fundraising we also raise funds for other charities – chosen by our members on an annual basis. In the past we have raised money for: Colchester Foodbank, Autism Anglia, Colchester MIND, Centre for Action on Rape & Abuse (CARA); Essex Air Ambulance, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Colchester General Hospital Breast Care & Cardiac Units.

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2025

In 2025 we will be raising funds for EACH - East Anglia's Children's Hospices and Alopecia UK. We will be donating the proceeds of our monthly raffles as well as hosting some special events to raise funds for these very worthwhile causes.

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2024

In 2024 we raised funds for Colchester Gateway and Next Chapter. We were delighted to be able to give each charity £1250 for their causes.

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2023

In 2023 we raised funds for the Colchester Blanketeers and St Helena Hospice. We were delighted to be able to give each charity £8oo for their causes. ​​​​​

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2022

In 2022 we raised over £2000 for The Medical Detection Dogs.

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