Membership
Be a part of the cross-sector community of leaders shaping the UK’s future
As a WIG member, you’re a part of something rare: a trusted cross-sector community, where new ideas are shared openly, fresh perspectives emerge, and meaningful relationships are forged to address shared challenges and drive lasting impact. From senior executives to future leaders, your entire organisation gains a platform to work alongside the UK’s most influential leaders from across diverse sectors who are tackling today’s biggest challenges and shaping the UK’s future.
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Trusted by 250+ leading organisations across the UK
We bring together over 250 leading organisations across the UK, including every UK central government department, top FTSE companies, professional services firms, universities, charities, local authorities, and arm's-length bodies.
See our list of membersWhat your corporate membership offers
Join our 120+ annual policy dialogue events - in online, in-person, and hybrid formats - all held under the Chatham House Rule to foster open, honest discussions in a safe, trusted space.
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Hear directly from top-tier speakers, including Permanent Secretaries, Directors General, FTSE CEOs, and other leading policy experts, on the most pressing issues facing the UK.
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Gain fresh insight, diverse perspectives, and best practices from across the sectors through our regular briefings, webinars, workshops, and senior roundtables.
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Build enduring relationships with senior civil servants and industry leaders. Our dialogues span five core areas where collaboration between sectors is critical to unlocking investment, innovation and growth across the UK.
Discover unique cross-sector opportunities that grow talent and strengthen leadership across your organisation, from early-career professionals and managers to the board and C-suite.
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Build the outward-looking mindset and collaborative skills needed to lead with confidence and drive impact in today’s complex landscape through our immersive leadership programmes.
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Gain strategic insights and real-world experience to drive transformation in your organisation through our secondment and bespoke mentoring opportunities.
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Enrich your organisation’s strategy and governance by recruiting diverse, experienced non-executive directors and trustees, and support your own leaders to step into board roles.
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Benefit from exclusive member discounts across our programmes and services.
Tap into our evidence-driven insights on what really works in cross-sector collaboration, across the UK and beyond.
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Understand how organisations are driving impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally by diving into our survey findings, publications, and case studies.
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Read our thought leadership content from leading CEOs and key insights from policy dialogue briefings with senior civil servants and industry leaders.
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Gain practical ideas and real-world examples of how leaders are tackling shared challenges together by utilising our library of resources for continuous learning.
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Experience hands-on learning and shared best practices that spark innovation and help you embed fresh ideas within your own organisation by taking part in our unique cross-sector organisational raids.
Benefit from a dedicated Relationship Manager who takes the time to understand your organisation’s evolving priorities and areas that require greater clarity. Through regular conversations, we ensure that your organisation is aligned with the most relevant insights and opportunities across our network.
Leverage WIG across your organisation
Our membership is designed to grow with you, offering strategic policy dialogue, tailored leadership and talent development, and evidence-based learning so you can leverage our resources to support your growth, strengthen your organisation, and collaborate with peers at all leadership stages.
What sets us apart puts you ahead
Truly cross-sector
No single organisation or sector has all the answers to today’s biggest challenges. We bring together diverse perspectives from business, government, education, and civil society to cross-pollinate ideas, insights and innovation.
A safe space
It’s what we’re known for, and what our members value most — an independent, trusted, lobby-free space for open, transparent dialogue and collaboration.
A trusted partner
Our work is shaped by an exceptional and diverse Board of Trustees and Patrons, including Permanent Secretaries and Directors General from DBT, DfE, and DWP, alongside senior leaders from business, education, and civil society. This unique mix of voices ensures we deliver real impact across sectors.
A high-calibre network
We convene bold, collaborative leaders to drive the UK’s growth.
Immersive by design
Our policy dialogues, leadership programmes, and talent exchanges bring leaders together in ways that build trust, sparking real dialogue, co-creation, and innovation to drive cross- sector impact.
Exceptional value
WIG membership offers outstanding return on investment. With access to a powerful network, high-quality events, tailored leadership development, and ongoing support, you’re investing in future-ready leadership for yourself and your organisation.
"Through WIG’s policy dialogue events, conversations with professionals from other sectors like healthcare or non-profits fundamentally shifted how I approach tech solutions—moving from a purely functional mindset to one that’s emotionally intelligent and user-centric. "
Tony Lee
Former Mulesoft Transport Lead at Salesforce
"WIG has greatly supported my personal leadership and professional development… It reminded me to step out of my echo chamber and realise there’s a lot more to learn and share across the UK."
Sherelle Fairweather
Digital Strategy Lead, Manchester City Council
"WIG’s leadership programme offered a compelling blend of academic insight and practical case studies. But most valuable was the opportunity to work closely with other leaders from the civil service, NGOs and industry."
Trevor Cayless
Director of International Government Relations at Babcock International
Already a member? Browse our ‘Maximising your WIG’ guide below to learn how to unlock the full benefits of your corporate membership:
Membership Criteria & Fees
WIG membership is open to organisations across the private, public, civil society, and education sectors that share our commitment to collaboration and cross-sector learning, helping bring our mission and values to life while delivering lasting impact across society and the economy.
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Private sector: Typically, large organisations with significant UK or international presence, including FTSE 350 companies, AIM-listed firms, high-growth scale-ups, and major privately held businesses.
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Public sector: Central government departments, arms-length bodies, agencies, devolved administrations, and local authorities.
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Charity and not-for-profit: National and international organisations with substantial scale and impact.
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Education: Universities and further education institutions awarding degrees, HNC/HNDs, or equivalent qualifications.
If you’re unsure whether your organisation qualifies, our team will be happy to advise. We welcome new members throughout the year, and while final acceptance is at our discretion, we are always keen to hear from organisations that want to join our cross-sector community.
Membership fees
Our annual fees for a corporate WIG membership for the 2026-2027 membership year are:
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£7,300 + VAT for public, private sector organisations and educational institutions
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£3,750 +VAT for charities
Become a member
To discuss becoming a member, please get in touch with our membership team at [email protected], confirming how you meet the above criteria and why you’re interested in WIG. Or simply use the button below to submit your inquiry.
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