Your membership fee helps to protect the SWI’s place at the heart of Scotland’s communities. It’s vital at local, regional and national level if the SWI is to survive and keep your communities thriving.
Because of the SWI members have friendship groups and support in the community, so women don’t have to face isolation and loneliness.
Because of the SWI members get out and enjoy activities all year round, so lead healthier, happier lives and make connections locally and nationally.
Because of the SWI members have lifelong learning opportunities, share their skills and teach others in their communities and beyond.
Because of the SWI members can take on exciting leadership roles, helping one of Scotland’s biggest charities survive and thrive.
Because of the SWI members’ lives are fuller, brighter, and more exciting.
All that and more! The SWI membership fee gives you access to these fabulous benefits…
Online exclusives
More than 1,000 members have watched online talks and demonstrations for free this year – that’s a member saving of £70!
Great resources
25,000 watched events on catch-up on our YouTube channel – some at Institute meetings –saving on speakers and tutor fees!
Exclusive member offers
Members can access exclusive member offers at Bloom & Wild, Fred. Olsen, and Edinburgh Woollen Mill – that’s a potential member saving of hundreds of pounds.
Live National events
Members have been invited to a range of sporting, governance, competitions and leadership events throughout the year. Many activities are subsidised, saving you pounds.
Volunteering opportunities
Members can contribute to the Creative Craft Show, Royal Highland Show, and help lead the SWI into the future as part of its Board of Trustees, committees, and Heritage Project. We thank everyone who is “giving back to our beloved SWI”.
Thank you for being a member – we couldn’t do it without you!
