We are delighted to welcome new Club, SI Spen Valley, which was chartered on the 25th January 2025 at Dewsbury District Golf Club. Ruth Healey, SIGBI Federation President was the Chartering Officer. Lindsay Green, SIGBI Director of Programme, Judith Clark & Sue Butler, Joint Yorkshire Presidents, Susie Westwood, Immediate Past Yorkshire President and two
Now in its 53rd year of activity, The Diamond Education Grant, a charity set up by Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), has opened its applications ahead of the next academic year. As SIGBI looks ahead to the UN’s International Day of Education next week, it encourages as many women and girls as possible
We are delighted to announce that prominent members of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland have been listed in King Charles’ New Year Honours List. Dr Kay Linnell, Ruth Smith, Pamela Swain and Elspeth Robinson have been awarded honours for their various efforts across the UK, Jersey, Kenya and Uganda, this January. Dr Kay Linnell,
The UK is being turned orange, as members of registered women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), unite to prevent domestic abuse. According to the figures provided by the United Nations (UN), every 11 minutes, a woman is killed. And, according to the World Health Organisation, more than one in three women experience
SIGBI confirms its decision to withdraw from the social media platform with immediate effect. In recent months, the site has shown a disregard for tolerance and accountability, and with an increase in abusive, racist and hateful posts. As an organisation which stands up for women and girls, we find the platform to be a place
A new domestic violence resource called ‘Fresh Thoughts’ has been celebrated by Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), at its annual Best Practice Awards. Earlier this month, the charity – which has consultancy status at the United Nations – held its 90th conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. It used this occasion to
On 1-3 November, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) – which has consultancy status at the United Nations – held its 90th conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh and used this milestone occasion to take a fresh look at a project first carried out 28 years ago. First launched in 1996, ‘The Future
Autumn Budget Reaction. Comment provided by Ruth Healey, President at registered women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI). “In this week’s historic Autumn Budget delivered by the UK’s first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, there was encouraging news for women, but the government must do more to address gender-specific challenges. “Increased spending on essential
Report on the Charter Ceremony of Soroptimist International Kolkata City of Joy Date: 29th September 2024 Venue: The Far Pavilion, Tollygunge Club, Kolkata The Soroptimist International Kolkata City of Joy celebrated its grand charter ceremony on September 29, 2024, at the prestigious The Far Pavililion, Tollygunge Club. The event commenced with the auspicious lighting of
