We connect women
Women of all ages and backgrounds come together to share experiences, build friendships, reduce social isolation and strengthen their communities.
Part of a national movement
National Federation
The Clapham Belles are part of the wider Women’s Institute, a movement of friendship, learning and community action.
The WI vision
Women learning, sharing and making a difference.
The WI’s vision is to create a world where women come together to learn, share skills and work together as active citizens, influencing change in local, national and global communities.
The WI theory of change
Connect. Support. Empower.
The ideas behind the WI, originally presented as an infographic on the old site, now available as accessible web content.
We support women
Learning and developing skills, achieving personal goals and growing confidence, with opportunities that support physical and mental wellbeing.
We empower women
Using individual and collective voices to influence positive change on the issues that matter to members.
A local part of the story
Big ideas, local friendships.
Clapham Belles WI is a local place to share in these values — whether through a meeting, a book group, an outing or simply getting to know someone new.
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