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You can attend up to three of our regular meetings as a guest. The charge for attending as a guest is £5.
Non-members cannot normally attend our sub-groups or other events, but for certain events this is at the discretion of the organiser.
Join Us!
We are a large WI group, but we do have a membership cap and from time to time we have to ask ladies to join a waiting list, but please do contact us if you are considering joining us and we can let you know if you are able to join straight away.
Single Membership
Each WI Member pays a subscription fee to cover the cost of her membership and to help with running the organisation. The subscription in April 2024 will be £48. In April 2025 the annual subscription will be £51.
Dual members (members of two WIs)
Dual members will pay an additional £23.60 in 2024 (£25.10 in 2025) 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.
Date of joining in, 2025-2026:
Some of the benefits of your Women's Institute Membership:
Both virtual and physical events at local, federation and national level
Room to contribute your own ideas for speakers, activities, and events
Learning and self-development opportunities including accredited courses awarded by Laser Learning Awards and Denman at Home courses
The opportunity to meet like-minded women from different backgrounds
An outlet to make a difference through campaigning and getting involved in your local community
The chance to help influence how the organisation is run by joining your WI committee, federation board or even the National Board of Trustees
Eight copies of WI Life, the WI magazine delivered directly to your door
Access to My WI, the WI member-only website
WAITING LIST
Please note we are usually at full membership capacity and have a waiting list.