There are many good reasons to join the WI which include benefits at local, regional as well as national level. The National Federation of Women's Institutes is the central body for the whole of the UK and all WIs are part of a regional Federation (in our case Wiltshire Federation as well as the NFWI.
The NFWI Vision is:
To create a world where women come together to learn, share skills and work together to become active citizens, influencing change to improve lives in their local, national and global communities.
We Connect Women
Our movement offers women of all ages and backgrounds a unique chance to come together and share experiences, tackling social isolation and building community cohesion.
We Support Women
We support women to learn, develop new skills and achieve their goals throughout their lives, building confidence and improving physical and mental wellbeing.
We Empower Women
We empower women to use their voice individually and collectively to achieve real changes on the issues that matter to them.
Becoming a member of Shrewton WI and paying an annual subscription of just £48 joins you to the Wiltshire and National Federations.
For what works out at just £4 per month you can:
Find even more new interests and learn new skills
We would always encourage potential members to come and meet us and your first visit is FREE – we really are a friendly group and are thriving and growing.
For what works out at just £4 per month you can:
Find even more new interests and learn new skills
- Listen to good speakers and be able to attend a minimum of eleven meetings a year at your local WI
- Become involved in the local community and make new friends
- Visit places of interest and meet up socially. We have several activity groups and a very popular lunch club! Where we have to make a charge, it will be on a not-for-profit basis and we often benefit from discounts when visiting as a group.
- Be encouraged to contribute ideas for the annual programme of speakers, activities and events
- Support national campaigns and initiatives
- Discuss and vote on national resolutions.
- Enjoy 8 issues of the WI membership magazine WI Life each year
- Have access to the WI’s on-line learning programme
- Receive regular information to keep you up-to-date with all the news and events from your federation and the NFWI
We would always encourage potential members to come and meet us and your first visit is FREE – we really are a friendly group and are thriving and growing.