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SWI Constitution
SWI Constitution SCIO 2024

SWI National Terms of Reference
SWI Board of Trustees and Terms of Reference
Finance Committee Terms of Reference
Skills & Events Committee Terms of Reference

SWI Organisational Structure
Organisational Structure chart

SWI National Board minutes 2025-26
To keep members informed and support transparency, SWI publishes approved summaries of the main Board discussions, decisions and actions. These are not word-for-word minutes, and personal or confidential information is removed. The four most recent summaries are available to download below.

SWI Board Minutes – July 2026
SWI Board Minutes – March 2026
SWI Board Minutes – December 2025
SWI Board Minutes – October 2025

Skills & Events Committee
S&E Achievements 2025

SWI AGM 2026
AGM 2026 – Triennium Results
AGM 2026 – Minutes

Policies
SWI Complaints Policy
SWI Data Protection Policy
SWI Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy – (currently under review)
SWI Safeguarding Policy
SWI Membership Refund Policy

Our structure
Download SWI Organisational Structure

Disability Confident certification
Download our Disability Confident committed employer certification
Download the Scottish Living Wage accreditation guide

Member resources

National Membership Fees 2026 – 2030
The Board of Trustees has approved a planned increase in membership fees of £3 per year. This incremental approach will help both members and the organisation plan and budget more easily. It also helps ensure that SWI can continue to run effectively and provide opportunities for members. Of course, we cannot predict everything that may happen in the world. However, if things remain broadly as they are, we expect implementation of this plan as outlined. Accordingly, the membership fee will be: £33 for 2026, £36 for 2027, £39 for 2028 and £42 for 2029.

Running your Institute
New Member Join Up Form
Certificate of Liability Insurance
Group Organising Committee Roles
SWI Safeguarding Policy and Guidance Document
Useful Links for SWI Members
Institute Office Bearer Handbook
Institute Office Bearer Handbook – Print Friendly Version

Membership Experience Survey Results
Member infographic and report

110th Anniversary
Anniversary brand guidelines
Anniversary branding
Current SWI logo

Member training
Safeguarding training slides

Member briefings
Funding opportunities
Closing an Institute

Member recruitment toolkit for SWI promotion
Member Toolkit 2026
SWI A4 Poster
SWI A4 Poster – Print At Home
SWI A5 Leaflet
New Group Guide
SWI Logo Pack

Honouring SWI National Chairs and Presidents
Keepsake booklet

Code of conduct
SWI Code of Conduct

SWIFTS
Judging pathway pack

Members Monthly E-Newsletter
Archive

Royal Highland Show
National Handcraft Competition Schedule 2026

Current Volunteering Opportunities
Heritage Project – Archiving, Oral History
External Events – Creative Crafts, Ideal Home Show, RHS, East Neuk Knits

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