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
Treasurer’s message – 1 Jul 2025
Payment of subs for 2025-2026 is successfully completed .... not all quite on time but maybe next year! Remember that from 1st July the second quarter of the membership year starts, so check what needs to be paid. Total Subs per member: £38.25 made up as follows: WI...
Chat from the Chair – 1 July 2025
Hello ladies from a very breezy but sunny day in Whitley Bay and the first thing I want to do is remind you that this Newsletter covers July & August so your next one will not be with you until the beginning of September. Another reminder is about the four main...
Exciting news – Federation Christmas trip.
CHRISTMAS TRIP TO CASTLE HOWARD & YORK: We are very excited to announce that we are planning the following trip: Coach trip to Castle Howard for the Christmas Extravaganza - Sunday 23rd November Overnight stay at The Holiday Inn. York (including Dinner, Bed &...
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
Crafts in the North
The Craft committee are taking to the road!. This event will take place at Breamish Hall, Powburn....
July 5 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
