Benefits of Joining the WI

The WI is the largest women’s organisation in the UK, and in our inspiring history we have consistently championed the education and rights of women.

• We are a supportive and progressive organisation, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted space for women of all generations to come together to share experiences and learn from each other.
• For over 100 years, the WI movement has been instrumental in achieving positive change for women and for society, campaigning on a range of issues from modern slavery to climate change, mental health, and violence against women.
• Our vision is to offer support and opportunity to every woman who wants it, giving women a voice to make an even bigger impact and continue being a force for change in our world.

Benefits of joining a WI

• 11 monthly meetings a year
• 8 issues of the WI membership magazine WI Life each year
• 10 issues of Bedfordshire WI News
• Free online courses on many subjects include crafts, cookery and talks on a wide range of subjects
• Events and trips organised at National, County and WI level
• friendship and fun
• you are never alone if you are a member of the WI
• self-development
• me time
• feeling part of something
• a collective voice on issues that matter to you, women and your communities
• strength of voice
• every WI is unique so there is a WI for everyone