The WEA are a national educational charity with a mission to bring adult education within reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice.

Founded in 1903, the WEA supports lifelong learning, not just to gain skills for work, but also to build resilience, confidence, and community. 

For media requests for a WEA spokesperson, learners with incredible impact stories, or to find out more about our work contact us: 

Eve Ragout, [email protected], Natalie Coleman, [email protected] or the team via [email protected] 

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WEA responds to the Ministerial reshuffle

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WEA responds to the Communications & Digital Committee's Media Literacy report

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WEA responds to launch of the State of Us report addressing division across the UK

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WEA partners with WHSmith to deliver learning to employees

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Fife learners create unique Zine for mental health service users across Scotland and UK

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WEA responds to the government's new NHS 10 year plan

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WEA wins coverage on Manchester radio station

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Our new Impact report: Beyond Skills: Healthy Minds and Connected Lives

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WEA responds to the Immigration White Paper