Ballina Soroptimists in the Irish Times
Ballina Soroptimists have made a “Climate Change” Quilt which will be presented to COP 30 Climate Summmit by former Irish President Mary Robinson. Read the full article in the Irish Times.
Soroptimists Celebrate Innovation and Impact at 2025 Best Practice Awards
Soroptimists celebrate the very best of club projects at the Annual Conference in Birmingham, recognising exceptional initiatives that champion Awareness, Advocacy and Action for women and girls. This year’s Best Practice Awards showcased the creativity and global reach of our Federation, with 43 clubs and
Leading National Women’s Conference Sets Agenda for 2026
One of the biggest women’s conferences in the UK, took place in Birmingham last week as over 400 Soroptimists gathered together. On 31 October to 2 November, the charity – which has consultancy status at the United Nations and over 5,000 members across the Federation
Leading National Women’s Conference Set for Birmingham
One of the biggest women’s conferences in the UK, organised by women’s charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, is set to take place in Birmingham this week. From 31 October to 2 November, the charity, which has consultancy status at the United Nations, will
2024-2025 annual report – our year in numbers
This year’s annual report highlights the hard work, drive and passion of Soroptimists across our region. This year we have achieved: Read the annual report in full here.
Soroptimists in the News
Great to see Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) President Ruth Healey’s practical and sensible approach to driverless taxis featured in today’s Daily Express. As driverless taxis begin to move from concept to reality, one thing must be non-negotiable: women’s safety. Technology alone doesn’t
New Soroptimist Club in Trinidad and Tobago
A huge congratulations and welcome to Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)’s latest Club, SI Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, who were chartered on 8 September 2025. SIGBI President, Ruth Healey, travelled to Trinidad and Tobago to charter the Club, which has 18 founder members.
More women advisers are needed in the financial sector – here’s why
Money Marketing magazine has featured an article with President Ruth this month, making the case for more women advisers in the financial sector. Please feel free to share on your own social own channels, and with any relevant groups or people who might benefit. Weekend
Leading Women’s Organisation on Why Misogyny is not just a Young Woman’s Problem
Read our latest opinion piece “Why misogyny is not just a young woman’s problem” as featured in Darling Media UK. 14 million women in the UK make up 53% of the population aged over 50 and often these older women are invisible. Ageism and sexism
SIGBI President Ruth’s article in Money and Finance Magazine
Great article in Money & Finance Magazine, showing the importance of financial literacy and independence for women and girls to help build a secure and stronger future. Soroptimist SIGBI President Ruth Healey stresses “Having money and using it wisely brings financial independence, but it also