
Annual Membership FAQs

How do I join Whiteley Jambusters WI ?
Send us an email to tell us you are interested and let us take it from there...team@whiteleyjambusters.co.uk
Alternatively, just come along and you can sign up or just try our Meetings
How much is the Annual Membership of Whiteley Jambusters WI ?
Full Membership costs £51 for 2025/26. Membership runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and for any new members joining from April to June. Any new member joining in the following quarters will be charged a pro rata rate as set out below:
Date of joining in 2025/26
1 April to 30 June £51.00
1 July to 30 Sept £38.25
1 Oct to 31 Dec £25.50
1 Jan to 31 March 2024 £12.75
For existing members the full cost applies regardless of when in the year you renew your membership.
Dual Membership is £25.10 and there is no pro-rata rate for dual members.
Payment can be made via online banking or in cash.
What does my Membership include?
For £4.25 per month your membership includes:
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12 monthly meetings per year,
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Access to all of our Clubs,
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8 copies of the national WI magazine. WI Life, delivered through the post
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Access to our private Whiteley Jambusters members' Facebook group and WhatsApp groups
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Any other social activities organised during the year
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Events from the National Federation and Hampshire Federation
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Access to the WI online
Where do the Membership Fees go ?
The Membership fee is split into three parts:
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National Federation of WIs (NFWI) - £13.85
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Hampshire Federation of WIs (LFWI) - £12.05
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Whiteley Jambusters WI - £25.10
Whiteley Jambusters WI retains £2.09 per member per month towards the running costs of our WI. Some of the costs that are incurred include:
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Payment of the Speakers
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School Hall Hire
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Any Mailings
Full access to our annual accounts is given to all of our Members.
Can I try Whiteley Jambusters WI before joining ?
Absolutely Yes, we are a very friendly group and enjoy welcoming new people. We suggest a voluntary donation of £5 for visitors. £3 is for the meeting and £1 each for the raffle & refreshments. The £3 is deducted off of the Membership Fees if someone decides to join us. Our Committee is always there to help prospective members get to know our WI.
If I need help to attend a meeting does my assistant/carer need to be a member?
No, just let us know who they are to team@whiteleyjambusters.co.uk so that we know who to expect.
Are only women allowed to become Members?
Yes, we are open to ALL women which includes anyone who identifies as a woman. We do, however, let the men into some of our meetings. They love the history talks and walks.
We adhere to the NFWI policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.