Associations Charities That specialise in Womens institute

To provide women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.

We meet once a month, with a speaker and visit other institutes. Along with the occasional outing.

The main purpose of the WI organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life. It gives women the opportunity to work together and put into practice the ideals for which it stands.

Provides information & training for all women

meetings for local women and educational and social activities

The aim of the Will to Win Foundation is to raise money for and distribute grants to individuals, organisations and clubs to enable people of all ages and abilities to play sport.

Meetings, functions and social outings.

we offer a range of educational activities (crafts, visits etc) and members enjoy spending time together to learn and have fun.

women institute

Monthly meetings of Women's Institute members.

It gives its members the opportunity of working and learning together by providing a wide range of leisure and learning activities. We work together to improve the quality of life in the community and to enhance the position of women by developing their skills and talents. We influence decision makers at all levels and are consulted by Government on major matters of social concern.

To provide education and fellowship for its members

Providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills , to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues.

Education and social activities

WOMENS INSTITUTE

The WI aims to educate women to enable them to provide an effective roll in the community, and to expand their horizons. To develop and pass on important skills.

many activities open to members including talks, outings, craft activities, socialising, opportunities to participate in campaigning on various issues.

Enabling women to make new friendships, have fun, learn new skills and take part in wide-ranging activities in a relaxed and supportive environment.Encourage women to become more involved in issues that matter to them and their community.

We are a local branch of the Women's Institute. We hold 11 main meetings a year. These mostly involve a speaker, refreshments, a raffle and an informal competition. We hold many other events during the year (including an outing, group lunches, a tea party, two coffee mornings, monthly get-togethers, a craft group and various sporting activities). Women of 18 years and above are welcome to join.

THE CHARITY PROVIDES A SCHOLARSHIP TO SINGERS WHO WIN THE FREDA PARRY SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMPETITION.

We operate in a small rural village

Objects of the WI

Educating women and enabling them to build new skills and take part in a wide range of activities. Also to take part in nationwide campaigns that are relevant to them and their communities.

The Okement Rivers Improvement Group (ORIG) is a voluntary organisation which undertakes activities to conserve the wildlife and amenity value of the two rivers. East and West Okement rivers. Environmental/Heritage projects include reinstatement of weir to help migratory fish. Partnerships with environment agency and West Country Rivers Trust. The public assist with river corridor litter pick ups.

conservation Education(cookery,craft,gardening etc) bursery offered to members.