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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An open letter from WEA to NEMCA: Your chance to reverse cuts to life-changing WEA learning

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WEA responds to the Spring Budget 2024

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WEA responds to the recent decision by NEMCA to defund our work

WEA Impact Report
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WEA Impact Report launched today: The ripple effect of adult education

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WEA responds to Institute for Fiscal Studies' annual report on education spending in England: 2023

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WEA responds to the government Autumn Statement

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WEA Bristol partners with Nature Connection CIC and St Mungo's to make the city greener

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New Community Grants Programme launched in Greater Manchester

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Celebrating lifelong learning: honouring our roots, embracing the future