You can read how Fulham WI continues leading the way for 'new-style urban WIs' in this article published in the Sunday Telegraph Stella magazine.
The WI is as relevant today as when it was fouunded in Britain over 90 years ago- but it is also an organisation that is continually evolving, for example, with branches increasingly being designed to meet the needs and wants of the women they serve in their communities- be that in a pub, at their place of work, or the more traditional church hall. Jam-making and singling Jerusalem are not essential- but a much-loved part of the rich tapestry of the National Federation of Women's Institutes.
Fulham WI is a vibrant WI with an average membership age of 30- though all ages are more than welcome; like the NFWI we are non-party political and non-sectarian. We make the most of living in the metropolis with a range of interesting speakers and activities and varied extra-mural events. Raising money for local charities is also very important- namely through our annual ball. Being WI members makes us feel more connected and therefore, more able to support our local communities- and each other. We also vote on and support the national WI campaigns- be that by demonstrating against excess supermarket packaging or petitioning for fair farmgate milk prices.
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