This induction module is designed primarily for WI members who are newly appointed to an Officer role - President, Secretary, or Treasurer. However, current Officers may also find it useful as a refresher to update their knowledge.
Participation in this induction is optional. Its purpose is to provide all the essential information needed to confidently take on an Officer role.
This course is primarily aimed at WI members undertaking the role of Resolutions Coordinator for their federation. The course may also appeal to WI members who provide advice, on behalf of their federation, to members submitting resolutions. WI members who wish to submit a resolution or who are interested in resolutions and campaigns will also find this course of interest.
WI Constitution (MyWI):
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/essential-information/wi-policy-and-guidance#constitution
WI Handbook (MyWI):
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/running-your-wi/members-resources/wi-handbook
MyWI:
WI Life (MyWI):
The WI logo can be downloaded from MyWI:
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/Publicising-your-WI/resources-and-guidance/creating-promotional-material
Sample Committee meeting agenda (MyWI):
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/running-your-wi/guide-to-running-meetings/committee-meetings
Specimen Annual Meeting agenda:
NFWI Annual Review (MyWI):
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/Publicising-your-WI/annual-review
NFWI Account Book & Financial Statement Template (MyWI):
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/running-your-wi/wi-finances/wi-accounts-and-financial-statement
WI Officers’ Memorandum Book – available to purchase from the NFWI website online WI Shop
Committee Minute Book – available to purchase from the NFWI website online WI Shop
WI Meeting Record Book – available to purchase from the NFWI website online WI Shop
Attendance Register – available to purchase from the NFWI website online WI Shop
Visit our Social Media Area for practical resources, created especially for federations and WIs who want to get the most out of social media.
Following our announcement on 3 December 2025 regarding changes to our membership policy from April 2026, we are in the process of updating our EDI Policy and other materials. Therefore, please bear in mind that information on these pages is not up to date and does not yet reflect these changes. We will be in touch with members with additional updates and guidance in the coming months, but in the meantime please contact us at inclusion@nfwi.org.uk with any queries.
NFWI Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
WI Policy and Guidance:
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/essential-information/wi-policy-and-guidance
Trademark Guidelines:
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/270823/Trademark-guidelines-2022.pdf
Fundraising Guidelines:
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/running-your-wi/wi-finances/fundraising-guidelines
NFWI Social Media Code of Conduct:
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/communications-and-pr/social-media-guides
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