Annual Membership FAQs
How do I join Whiteley Jambusters WI ?
Send us an email to tell us you are interested and let us take it from there...team@whiteleyjambusters.co.uk
Alternatively, just come along and you can sign up or just try our Meetings
How much is the Annual Membership of Whiteley Jambusters WI ?
Full Membership costs £46 for 2023/24. Membership runs from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and for any new members joining from April to June. A new member is defined as someone who has not been a Member of any WI in the 2022/23 membership year. Any new member joining in the following quarters will be charged a pro rata rate as set out below:
Date of joining in 2023/24
1 April to 30 June £46.00
1 July to 30 Sept £34.50
1 Oct to 31 Dec £23.00
1 Jan to 31 March 2024 £11.50
For existing members the full cost applies regardless of when in the year you renew your membership.
Dual Membership is £22.60 and there is no pro-rata rate for dual members.
Payment can be made via online banking or in cash.
What does my Membership include?
For £3.84 per month your membership includes:
-
12 monthly meetings per year,
-
Access to all of our Clubs,
-
8 copies of the national WI magazine. WI Life, delivered through the post
-
Access to our private Whiteley Jambusters members' Facebook group and WhatsApp groups
-
Any other social activities organised during the year
-
Events from the National Federation and Hampshire Federation
-
Access to the WI online
Where do the Membership Fees go ?
The Membership fee is split into three parts:
-
National Federation of WIs (NFWI) - £12.60 (27%)
-
Hampshire Federation of WIs (LFWI) - £10.80 (24%)
-
Whiteley Jambusters WI - £22.60 (49%)
Whiteley Jambusters WI retains £1.88 per member per month towards the running costs of our WI. Some of the costs that are incurred include:
-
Payment of the Speakers
-
School Hall Hire
-
Any Mailings
-
Fee repayment to 1 Member per year
Full access to our annual accounts is given to all of our Members.
Can I try Whiteley Jambusters WI before joining ?
Absolutely Yes, we are a very friendly group and enjoy welcoming new people. We suggest a voluntary donation of £5 for visitors and this £5 is taken off of the Membership Fees if someone decides to join us. Our Committee is always there to help prospective members get to know our WI.
If I need help to attend a meeting does my assistant/carer need to be a member?
No, just let us know who they are to team@whiteleyjambusters.co.uk so that we know who to expect.
Are only women allowed to become Members?
Yes, we are open to ALL women which includes anyone who identifies as a woman. We do, however, let the men into some of our meetings. They love the history talks and walks.
We adhere to the NFWI policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.