Reaching diverse communities
We actively encourage women from all our diverse communities to be members and you are welcomed by all members of Cale Green WI.
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We are based in a diverse area of Stockport and want to ensure that we appeal to all women regardless of age, race, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
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We adhere to the National Federation Women's Institute equality, diversity, and inclusion policy and encourage members to share their experiences to further our understanding of the many diverse communities here in Stockport.
Transgender members
The WI is an inclusive, supportive, and progressive organisation for all women. Transgender women are welcome to join the WI and to participate in any WI activities in the same way as any other woman.
Non-binary members
A person who was assigned female at birth but who identifies as non-binary is able to join the WI. This is because they fall within our women-only exemption as they were assigned female at birth.
The WI does not ask members to prove their sex when they join the WI.
Sexual orientation
The WI welcomes all members, regardless of their sexual orientation and no WI member should be treated differently because of their sexual orientation.
Race
There is no place for racism or prejudice within the WI, and we work continuously to ensure that the WI is a place for women of all races and where members are empowered to challenge racism in their communities.
Disability
The WI aims to ensure members with disabilities can, as far as possible, receive the same services as those who do not have disabilities.
Religion & religious belief
The WI is non-sectarian, meaning we are not connected or affiliated with any particular religion or religious belief. Therefore, we welcome women who belong to an organised religion or have religious beliefs and women who do not.
Age
Membership of the WI is open to women who have reached the age of majority (the age at which you can vote). We therefore have a broad age range of members thus offering the opportunity to form intergenerational friendships.