The WEA is an association and as such welcomes all those who wish to belong and subscribe to the organisation's Vision, Mission and Values.

Members receive the WEA Newsletter, our Annual Report and an invitation to our AGM, at which they have voting rights. The WEA's Management Committee is elected every two years by and from our membership.

All learners automatically become members and will remain so unless they choose to opt out.

We encourage all organisations with which we work to become members. Those with which we have long relationships and who organise 3 or more classes a year can become learning centres. In 2010 the WEA has over 300 affiliated members.