Welcome to SI Bridgend and District
Women serving the global community
Soroptimist International of Bridgend was founded in 1947 as part of the International Organisation and has been active in the local community, region and globally since that time.
Soroptimist Goals
- to improve the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment or enabling opportunities.
- to be a global voice for increasing access to education and leadership for women and girls.
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Why not come and join us…..
Soroptimist International of Bridgend meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month (except August). Our 2022-2023 meetings are at the Heronston Hotel, Ewenny, Brigend unless otherwise stated on the Club Programme. Guests are very welcome to join us at meetings and social events – please contact our Secretary, Margaret Anthony, on 07791 989096 or by email:- mrg2anthony@gmail.com for further details.
Recent Club News
A Lasting Legacy in Nepal – completed!
At last this little plaque has been mounted alongside the mosaic in Nepal in memory…
New Year, New Faces
Bridgend Soroptimists held their Club AGM last night with high hopes of a year of…
Easter Eggs for Llamau
Llamau collected this fantastic haul of Easter eggs, kindly donated by members and friends of…
Women in Wales Fundraising Event
A number of Bridgend Soroptimists attended the 2022 Women in Wales in Cardiff today. The…
SI Bridgend Friendship Links
The Bridgend Club has Friendship links with Soroptimist clubs in Uusikaupunki, Finland; Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada; Williamsburg, USA; Karachi in Pakistan and, most recently, Moreton North Inc, Queensland Australia. (for further details see Friendship links page)
Soroptimist International
Vision, Mission and Values
Soroptimist Vision
Soroptimist International is committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
Soroptimist Mission
Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships.
Soroptimist Values
- Human Rights for all
- Global peace and international goodwill
- Advancing women’s potential
- Integrity and democratic decision making
- volunteering, diversity and friendship