National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI)

A charitable, non-political, non-sectarian organisation based on ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice.

104 New Kings Road
London
SW6 4LY

Tel: 020 7371 9300
Fax: 020 7736 4333

Email: hq@nfwi.org.uk
Website: www.thewi.org.uk

Contact person: Jana Osborne
Position: General Secretary

Charity Number: 803793

Description:

A charitable, non-political, non-sectarian organisation based on ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. Open to all women interested in issues associated with rural life including art, crafts and sciences.

Type of organisation:

National sub sectoral umbrella body or infrastructure organisation, providing services to member voluntary organisations within a thematic sub sector.

Services:

Advice and support, Campaigning, Conference organisation, Development of standards, Information, Lobbying, Media work, Member directories, Networking, Newsletters, Policy development, Publicity and promotion, Representation, Research, Training.

Regional offices:

NFWI Wales Office
19 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9HA

Tel: 02920 221 712
Fax: 02920 387 236

Full time staff: 65
Paid staff: 70
Volunteers: c.225,000
Individual members: c.225,000

Membership criteria:

As defined by the memorandum and articles of association of the NFWI, ALL women who are interested in issues associated with rural life may join no matter what their views or religion or politics may be.