Becoming a member of the WI
The WI is an organisation open to all women in England and Wales (Scotland have their own organisation). You are welcome to come along to our meetings as a visitor for up to three visits. (For second and third visits a fee of £5 is payable. 

To continue attending meetings you will be asked to become a member.​​

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Subscription rates 2026/27 

Single Membership

Each WI Member pays a subscription fee to cover the cost of her membership and to help with running the organisation. The 2026 subscription is £54, which is split between the Seagals WI, the  West Sussex Federation and the National Federation of the W.I. to help with running individual groups and the organisation as a whole.

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Multiple members

Multiple/dual members pay an additional £27 to their other WIs, on top of their main subscription. There is no pro-rata rate for dual membership; the fee is set for the year.

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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 before their joining the WI) pays a pro-rata subscription. This depends on when she joins, as shown below.

Date of joining in 2026/27.          Total subscription rate

1 April to 30 June.                       £54.00

1 July to 30 Sept.                         £40.50

1 Oct to 31 Dec.                           £27

1 Jan to 31 March.                        £13.50

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