Join and Support

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.

There are ways of joining and supporting the WI that are suitable for everyone.

Membership

WI membership is for any woman who wants to join her local WI group and regularly attend meetings. These can be a mixture of online as well as physical meetings. Each WI is unique and will be happy to discuss their WI’s benefits and calendar of events with prospective members.

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Supporter/Supporter Plus

If you're passionate about our campaigns and would like to become part of the largest women’s organisation in the UK, but don't want to attend regular meetings then our Supporter scheme might be for you.

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Leaving a legacy

If, once you have provided for your loved ones, you are able to, please consider a legacy to the future work of the WI. Whether you choose to support your local WI, your federation or the work and campaigns of the NFWI - or all three - the WI promises to use every penny wisely to enable more women to do extraordinary things.

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Single Membership*

Each WI Member pays a subscription fee to cover the cost of her membership and to help with running the organisation. The 2023 subscription is £46, which is split between the WI, federation and the NFWI to help with running individual groups and the organisation as a whole.

*Please note local rates may vary; the amounts above are the maximum that could be charged.

Dual members

Dual members pay an additional £22.60 to their second WIs, on top of their main subscription. There is no pro-rata rate for dual membership; the fee is set for the year.

Pro-rata subscriptions for new members

A new member joining the WI for the first time (or who has not been a member of any WI in the 12 months prior to their joining the WI) pays a pro-rata subscription. This depends on when she joins, as shown below.

Supporters and Supporter Plus

Supporters make a donation to the WI. The minimum donation to become a Supporter is £5 a year, and the mimimum donation to become a Supporter Plus is £18 a year, but if you'd like to support us further you're free to make an additional donation.