Members are of all backgrounds and from many parts of the world.
Any woman may become a member, regardless of nationality, religion, home circumstances, etc. 5W is not about going away for a cheap holiday. In 1994, the 10th Anniversary was celebrated by several Gatherings of members culminating in High Wycombe where Frances lives. 171 members participated, including a full coach from Budapest bringing members from Hungary and as far afield as Romania, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Members in many countries value the contact of women visiting them, even if they themselves cannot afford to travel.