Survey We often hear WI members talk about friends and family who aren’t WI members, and anecdotally we hear many reasons why they have not joined. In order to move forward with our vision, to be more inclusive and flexible, and of course to grow, we need to understand why women aren’t members of the […]

The NFWI Training & Development Committee is delighted to offer some new training opportunities for WIs and WI members, in partnership with the Association of Charity Independent Examiners and the WI’s existing partner The Good Things Foundation. You can hear a live talk on the subject of Charity Fraud and Independent Examination from the Association […]

Don’t forget to join us this Friday 2 December for our annual Christmas Carol Service. This year, it’ll be held at the beautiful King Charles the Martyr Parish Church in Falmouth at 2pm. The event is free and family and friends are always welcome. There will be some readings, some music, and a good chance […]

On Wednesday 2 November, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics Alberto Costa MP presented a bill in Parliament that would make filters mandatory in new washing machines. Microplastic fibres from textiles are the biggest source of microplastics in our rivers and seas. If implemented, Alberto’s bill would ask washing machine manufacturers to include […]

The NFWI Public Affairs Team is delighted to announce some new resources for the new campaign Thinking Differently: Autistic and ADHD Women and Girls. You will find a campaign toolkit, a guide on how to make your WI more inclusive, and pledge cards for you to print and show your support. You can also watch […]

Take Part in the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December) 25 November marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism to end gender-based violence. We thank all our WIs who take part each year by generously donating goods to their local women’s refuges, holding candlelight vigils, raising […]

Take action to tackle the cost of living crisis and protect our environment! The Autumn Statement and the Warm this Winter campaign On 17 November, the Chancellor of Exchequer Jeremy Hunt presented the government’s Autumn Financial Statement to the House of Commons. Changes announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement will leave millions facing […]

The past month has been another busy one for the members of Godolphin WI. The service at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month took place and a wreath was laid for the first time on behalf of Godolphin WI by President Vanessa Wyles. Three Godolphin WI members, Elaine Payne, Ann Dyke and […]

The sun shone on Saturday for the annual Porthleven WI Winter Fayre. The Fayre starred all the favourites – cakes, jams and crafts – but also featured hot soups, vintage bric-a-brac, a chocolate tombola, local traders with fabulous wares, the PTA, Harbour Hedgies and much more. It was a busy day and the jams, chutneys,  […]

St Dominick WI welcomed Cornwall Air Ambulance to their monthly meeting this month. The members learnt about the fantastic service that saves lives across Cornwall. They then presented a cheque for £700 to a Cornwall Air Ambulance representative; this was the total that they raised at their Vintage Afternoon Tea this past summer.