Welcome

The WFWI came into existence in 1919: the same year as six of our WIs, which are still flourishing. Our longest running WI dates back to 1916 and our newest WI, Across the Plain (Chitterne) was formed in April 2018. We now have over 3,000 members in 105 WIs, some in very rural areas whilst others are in towns.

 

The Wiltshire Federation is based at WI House, which is located mid-county near the Kennet and Avon Canal in Devizes. The house was built more than 30 years ago and was paid for with money raised by WIs and individual members.

 

WFWI is the governing body for the county. The four members of its Board of Trustees are elected every two years and have overall responsibility for the Federation, WI House and all the committee work. There are four teams: Adviser Team, Campaigns Team, Events Team and Craft & Leisure Team. WI members are always welcome to volunteer to serve on one of the teams or to send in ideas for different events and activities so that new ideas can be explored.