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Membership benefits

For members

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Your membership fee gives you access to a range of national and local benefits designed to inspire, connect, and support you.

National Benefits:

  • Take part in national events – From the SWI Summer School and Study Tour to the Members’ Gathering and competitions.
  • Learn new skills online – Enjoy free online events, a library of YouTube “how-to” videos, and scholarship opportunities.
  • Use the membership toolkit – Access ready-made templates and ideas to promote your Institute and celebrate members’ achievements
  • Enjoy exclusive discounts – Take advantage of great savings and special offers just for members.
  • Stay connected – Receive our monthly members’ e-newsletter and quarterly Heritage Project updates.

Personal Benefits:

  • Be part of your local Institute – Meet regularly with friendly faces in your community to learn, laugh, and share experiences.
  • Make lifelong friends – Connect with women of all ages and backgrounds who share your interests.
  • Get Involved Locally – Join Community Events, Fundraisers, and Support Local Causes.
  • Grow your confidence – Try something new, develop your skills, and discover hidden talents.
  • Feel part of something bigger – Join a nationwide network of women who inspire and support one another.

Join Us Today!

Becoming a member is easy — and it’s one of the best decisions you’ll make!

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Here’s a taster of what you’ll enjoy as a member:

National events and competitions

Access to many events and activities such as:
* SWI Summer School
* SWI Study Tour
* SWI Members’ Gathering
* National Sporting Competitions
* Annual Scholarship Programme

Digital learning

A plethora of free online events to learn from our skilled members including:
* Live zoom tutorial sessions
* A library of YouTube content
* Craft and Chat sessions
* Skills share sessions

Membership toolkit

Practical tools and templates to help promote, recruit and showcase Institutes work.
View the toolkit

Member discounts

Exclusive discounts for members.

E-news

A members monthly newsletter and quarterly Heritage project newsletter keeping you up to date with all things SWI.

Member resources

A resource hub where you can find past newsletters, previous board minutes, heritage guidance and more.

View the resource hub

For members

15% off all flowers, plants and gifts

10% off full price clothing.

20% off full-price clothing

20% off all orders

Save 5% on all tours

10% off all skincare

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Edinburgh Woollen Mill

20% off full price clothing at www.ewm.co.uk. Valid until 30/04/2026. You cannot use this voucher with any other discount code or promotional offer. This discount cannot be used on sale items, gift vouchers, or concessions Voucher is not exchangeable for cash. Any product pictured is subject to availability.

Bloom & Wild

This offer entitles you to 15% off all flowers, plants and gifts at www.bloomandwild.com. SWI members can use this discount code up to three times. It applies only to one-off plants, flowers, and gifts, and cannot be used on subscriptions, bundles, or with other codes.

The Crafty Kit Company

20% off all orders at www.craftykitcompany.co.uk. Just enter your special members-only code at checkout. This offer cannot be combined with other product or shipping discounts.

Rydale

10% off across all non-sale items limited to one use per customer at www.rydale.com. This must be entered at checkout in the ‘Gift Card or Discount Code’ box.