WIBN Terms of Membership

1) Each member must represent the profession that is either their main business or is a substantial part of their business activity.  Only one core activity can be represented at the meeting – if a member wishes to represent other areas of their business, other than the one originally listed on their application form, they need to seek permission from their Regional Support Director or directly from WIBN Head Office. 

2) A larger company may join multiple groups. Each group joined must correlate geographically to the business location or the area that business is being sort after. In the event of one company joining more than one group each application must be submitted separately and a corporate membership can be discussed. The member nominated by the company must be able to support their chosen group with referrals and contacts.

3) An individual in business may join a maximum of three groups across the region but must be able to support this many groups with referrals and contacts.

4) If a member wants to change the profession that they are registered for, providing that profession is not already represented in their group, simply discuss it with the Regional Support Director responsible for that group and submit a new application form to WIBN Head office.  No additional fees apply.

5) Members may transfer between groups if there is sufficient justification and reason for this transfer.  Each situation will be considered on a case by case basis and a transfer fee of £10 + VAT may be levied for administration purposes.  Contact the Regional Support Director for your existing group initially.

6) If a member cannot attend a meeting, they should arrange for a representative to attend in their place.  If a member fails to attend regularly WIBN reserve the right to review and revoke their membership.  A leave of absence is possible in certain circumstances and should be discussed with WIBN Head Office.

7) Membership fees are payable annually, by cheque, cash or credit card/debit card via PayPal. All fees are subject to VAT at the current rate.  The initial fee for the first year includes a joining fee that is payable only once in the life of the membership, as long as the annual membership is paid by the renewal date.

8) Renewal notices will be sent out approximately one month before the renewal is due and payment must be received by the renewal date in order for the membership to continue. If payment it is not received within 14 days of the renewal date, the membership will cease.

9) In the event that a member wants to terminate their membership, whatever the reason, the fees are not refundable.  In the unlikely case of membership being terminated by WIBN for whatever reason, the fees are not refundable.

10) In the unlikely event of conflict or complaint, please contact WIBN Head Office directly who will make every effort to resolve the problem.  WIBN reserves the right to judge each case separately and any decision will not be considered a precedent.

11) As a member of WIBN and for a subsequent 2 year period after membership has ceased, You will not set up a similar women's or any other business networking organisation from the 'know how' gained by attending WIBN meetings, to compete with WIBN.

12) WIBN cannot be held responsible for any business or personal issues, meetings or contracts entered into between members or visitors following an introduction at any of our meetings.