MEMBERSHIP 2026
Annual membership runs from 1 April until 31 March.
Annual subscription for Oakham WI = £50
Membership includes eight copies of WI Life magazine. £23.10 is kept by our WI to cover our running costs with £12.55 going to our local federation and £14.35 going to NFWI.
New members joining the WI for the first time, ie who have not previously been a member of any WI in the past year, will pay a pro-rata subscription depending on the quarter in which they join. The rate per quarter is shown in the following table:
Date of joining 2026 Total subscription fee
1 Apr – 30 June £50.00
1 July – 30 Sep £37.50
1 Oct – 30 Dec £25.00
1 Jan – 31 March £12.50
WI members can belong to more than one WI, by paying the full membership fee to the first WI, and a further £27.10 to any additional WIs at any time of the year.
Visitors: Visitors are welcome for a maximum of three visits when a donation of £5 per visit to support our WI' s work is welcomed.
Once you are a member of Oakham WI you may take part in a wide range of events, including a book group, history group, coffee mornings and walks, as well as outings to places of interest. See our gallery for examples of previous events.
BE PART OF THE UK’S LARGEST
WOMEN’S MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATION
The WI offers women a chance to connect with their local community in a friendly and inclusive space.
Whether you’re interested in campaigning on issues
locally and nationally or learning new skills, the WI is
here to inspire you!
As a WI member you can...
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Meet new people in your community and form friendships
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Be part of a unique and inclusive network of women
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Enjoy a huge variety of activities at monthly meetings including inspirational speakers, crafting, cooking and baking, yoga and martial arts to name a few!
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Campaign on an incredible range of issues, both locally and nationally, increasing public awareness and bringing about policy change
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Receive the WI’s own magazine, WI Life, delivered directly to you eight times a year
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Access the WI’s members’ only website, My WI, which is packed full of exclusive content
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Get discounts on online cookery, craft and lifestyle courses from the WI’s educational hub
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Take up voluntary positions within your WI or regional federation to develop new skills and gain confidence.
