At the WEA, we have always believed that lifelong learning is about so much more than just ticking boxes or boosting a CV.
Learning has an amazing power to build confidence, improve our mental health, and bring local communities closer together.
But right now, public funding for lifelong learning is under a lot of pressure, with almost all focus being placed strictly on skills for jobs.
But learning isn't always a straight line. Our Impact Report proves that when you bring flexible learning directly into local communities, it changes lives.
Our learners tell us that WEA courses change their lives. And the data proves it. The report shows why our work matters and the difference it makes for individuals, communities, and society.
The issue is not a lack of proof, but a lack of priority. Here's a few stats from our report:
