Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees conducts the business of the Federation in co-operation with the National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI). The Board arranges the Annual Meeting and authorises schemes of work. Board members are responsible for the financial management of the Federation, and oversee all Sub-Committee events. They advise on staff appointments, salaries, office equipment and maintenance of Stuart Lodge, the Federation Office, in High Wycombe." |
Creative Crafts
The Creative Crafts Sub-Committee provides exciting events and welcoming workshops for members with an interest in arts and crafts - wool, fabric, glass or paper, knitting, stitching, drawing or painting. Cookery and gardening are also within the remit of this team. The Sub-Committee offers WI members opportunities to learn new and improve on existing skills. It also arranges visits to places of Art and Culture such as historic houses, museums, exhibitions or galleries, and administers the BFWI Silver Cup and the NFWI Elizabeth Bell Challenge competitions. |
Leisure and Lifestyle
The Leisure and Lifestyle Sub-Committee provides a variety of events, trips and competitions relating to the areas of leisure and lifestyle, humanities and the combined arts, including The Lady Denman Cup writing competition and the annual Inter County Quiz and the Jigsaw Challenge. |
Member Support
The Member Support Sub Committee is here to help you with the running of your WI. Comprised of WI Advisers, the Resolutions Adviser and WI Adviser helpers, this group is responsible for handling the promotion, formation, suspension, closure and enlargements of WIs in Buckinghamshire. |
Communications and Press
The Communications Sub-Committee assists the trustees and all Federation working groups in promoting events, and the image of the WI, through this website and on social media. In conjunction with the Press/PR Officer, it is responsible for external and internal communications, including email, print and digital news media, and TV and radio. |
Science and Society
The Science and Society Sub-Committee provides leadership and encouragement to members taking action on National and County Mandates and Campaigns. We work closely with NFWI and other campaigning and public service organisations, and we are responsible for fostering and encouraging activities in connection with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). |
Speakers
The Speakers Sub-Committee is dedicated to maintaining the quality and diversity of the BFWI Speakers Listing, the brochure for which is published every two years. |
Federation Staff
A valued resource is our small but perfectly formed team of staff located at our HQ in High Wycombe.
Our Federation Secretary, Office Assistant and Bookkeeper work part-time hours for all of us, but pack full-time productivity into those hours for which we are very grateful.
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