Welcome to the Northumberland Federation
– a thriving and vibrant Federation
Whether you are a member, thinking of joining us or just visiting the region, I would like to welcome you to Northumberland.
Northumberland is one of the least known and most unspoilt regions in England. It contains the Cheviot Hills reaching to the Scottish Borders, some 50 miles of coastline of ‘outstanding natural beauty’ and, of course, Hadrian’s Wall, Holy Island and the Farnes.
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As a charity, we do our best, fundraising via member fees, events, and other activities, but we are able to do so much more for our members and the wider community through your generosity, thank you!
The Northumberland Federation of Women’s Institutes (WI) was formed in 1918 to revitalise rural communities and encourage women to become more involved in producing food during the First World War.
Since then the organisation’s aims have broadened and the WI is now the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the UK.
The Northumberland Federation of WIs celebrated its centenary in 2018.
The WI plays a unique role in 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 that matter to them and their communities.
The WI is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. The organisation is non-sectarian and non-party political. WIs are charitable and everything they do must be consistent with that special legal status.
Members and counting
We now have 95 WIs around the Federation with membership numbers ranging from 9 to 90.
Latest News
NFWI Annual Meeting June 2025
We asked for photos and feedback from those of you who attended the NFWi Annual Virtual Meeting 4th June this year. Many of you got together with others within your own WI and or neighbouring ones, some of you viewed it on your own. however you viewed it, we hope...
Beading Group – Cresswell House
Just look at these items of beading! This is is just a few items I saw being done recently. Another group which meets regularly at Cresswell House - 2nd Thursday of each Month at 10:00 for a couple of hours. If you would like more info on how to join this group...
Embroidery Group – at Cresswell House
Did you know.... we have a group of very talented ladies (known to us as the Embroiderers). They meet at Cresswell House every 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 for a couple of hours. If this is something you might be interested in, just contact the office for more info, I'm...
Upcoming Events
Our Next Event
We run events at Cresswell House, our Federation office in Seaton Burn as well as around the Federation.
From walking netball, to sugar-craft, join us for a talk on Claude Monet, or support the campaign to reduce plastic in our seas.
Each of our sub-committees run a variety of events which you can view by clicking one of the links below.
Alternatively you can view our events calendar here
Presidents Workshop
“So you think you’re in charge!” (Session one) An informal get-together will be held on Thur...
June 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
