WHO’S WHO
The Trustees of the Federation are elected biennially by the members of Gloucestershire Federation. The Board of Trustees is responsible for furthering the WI movement and has a legal obligation to run its affairs within the values and object of the National Federation and within Charity Law. The Board represents the NFWI within the Federation and co-ordinates the work of the WI in Gloucestershire.
Any member can be nominated as a Trustee by a Gloucestershire WI and all of the Trustees work on a voluntary basis but are entitled to claim travel costs and other expenses such as postage etc. Every WI is linked to a nominated WI Adviser who is available to assist the WIs whenever required and keep the WIs informed of developments and events in the area.
The Board of Trustees organises and coordinates:
- the work of the Federation sub committees to ensure a wide range of events, outings and opportunities are provided for the benefit of members
- WI House, the Federation office and the staff who work there
- the springtime Annual Council Meeting and a number of other major events for members during the year
- the content and production of the monthly Federation newsletter
- the Federation archives
The Board is always keen to promote the WI whenever possible and is constantly looking for opportunities to enhance the Federation’s reputation and increase membership.
The Trustees welcome visits from WIs who wish to learn more about the role of the Federation and its Trustees. If you would like to visit WI House, either as an individual or as a group, then please contact the office.
In addition, if you need stationery or sales items please feel free to visit the office, where you will be made most welcome. The Trustees are keen to visit WIs around the county and would welcome invitations to any special events that are organised.
The Officers of the Federation:
Chairman – Liz Goldie
Treasurer – Kathy Law
Vice Chairman – Sheila Rowley
Assistant Treasurer – Julie Cross
The Trustees of the Federation:
Anne Course
Lorna Farbowski
Mary Mullen
Pat Carpenter
Wendy Custerson
Officers elected for 2026 – 27
The Officers of the Gloucestershire Federation
Sheila Rowley
BELONGS TO:
Edge, Randwick
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Federation Vice Chairman
Board of Trustees
Archivist
Chairman Marketing & Publicity
Website Manager
Liz Goldie
BELONGS TO:
Sandhurst / Horsbere
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Federation Chairman
Board of Trustees
Marketing & Publicity
Sue Davies
BELONGS TO:
Marle Hill
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Federation Vice Chairman
Board of Trustees
Chairman Membership
Marketing & Publicity
New Speakers’ Coordinator
WI Adviser
Wendy Custerson
BELONGS TO:
Marle Hill
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Board of Trustees
Chairman Leisure
Christmas Concert coordinator
Anne Course
BELONGS TO:
Kilcot and Gorsley
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Board of Trustees
Newsletter Editor
Health & Safety Officer
WI Adviser
Pat Carpenter
BELONGS TO:
Brimscombe and Thrupp
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Board of Trustees
Homes, Crafts and Gardens
Lorna Farbowski
BELONGS TO:
Mitcheldean
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Board of Trustees
Leisure Commitee
Royal Three Counties Show Catering Manager
Safeguarding Officer
Campaigns & Causes Committee
Joint chairman Campaigns and Causes
Kathy Law
BELONGS TO:
Uckington & Elmstone Hardwicke /
Tredington & Stoke Orchard
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Federation Treasurer
Board of Trustees
Campaigns & Causes Committee
Website team
WI Adviser
Joint chairman Campaigns and Causes
Mary Mullen
BELONGS TO:
Moreton In Marsh Evening
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Board of Trustees
WI Adviser
JULIE CROSS
BELONGS TO:
Woodchester
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Federation Trustee
Homes Crafts & Gardens committee member
Tutor for Sugarcraft
Assistant Treasurer
Gloucestershire Women's Institutes