The historic Roman City of Bath has a long association with the Suffragette movement so it is no surprise that there has been an active branch of Soroptimist International (SI) since 1925.
SI Bath attending tree planting with other women's groups to honour Suffragettes in Bath
Originally a Venture Club, SI Bath predates modern day SI, which was formed in 1930, as an amalgamation of two women’s organisations from both sides of the Atlantic. Today, SI is a worldwide voluntary organisation of women, working through service projects to advance human rights and status for women. There are more than 3,000 Soroptimist clubs in over 124 countries. We are improving the lives of women and girls in our local community and throughout the world.
Soroptimists are women who work in a variety of professions, they come from a wide diversity of cultures and circumstances, yet Soroptimists are dedicated to a unity of ideals:
- the sincerity of friendship
- the joy of achievement
- the dignity of service
- the integrity of profession
We are a vibrant, dynamic organisation for today’s professional and business women. We are committed to a world where women and girls together, can achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
Through international partnerships and a global network of members, Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls by: advocating for equity and equality; creating safe and healthy environments; increasing access to education; developing leadership and practical skills for a sustainable future.
Membership is a privilege. A Soroptimist is a member of the largest international community service organisation for women. Benefits of membership include:
- the opportunity to work for change through direct involvement in local, national, and international service projects
- personal and professional growth
- leadership development
- networking for business as well as for social interaction
- a world-wide family of Soroptimist friends
