National Alliance of Women's Organisations

What National Alliance of Women's Organisations does

National Alliance of Women's Organisations (NAWO) is a UK-registered charity (charity number 803701) founded in 1989, operating as the umbrella organisation for over 100 women's organisations and individuals based in England. It does not develop or sell proprietary technology; its core offering is a membership service with four tiers (Individual, Full, Associate, Exchange), supplemented by monthly and quarterly thematic newsletters, an annual UK National Women's Conference and AGM with associated NAWO National Awards, and European Network Meetings convened through the European Women's Lobby. Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership subscriptions across the four tiers and donations at suggested amounts of £10, £20, £30, £40 or custom amounts, with weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual recurring cadences available.

The organisation is structurally defined by its advocacy access rather than commercial products. NAWO holds three rare designations: England's representative to the European Women's Lobby via the UK Joint Committee on Women, coordinator of the UK civil society delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and a working relationship with the Government Equalities Office. It operates virtually across the UK (no physical office), with 13 staff and trustees distributed nationally. Member segments span single-issue specialists, faith groups, health centres, arts-based organisations, professional women's federations (BPW UK, Soroptimist International, BFWG), human-rights bodies (BIHR, Widows' Rights International), survivor-advocacy charities (Advance, BASIRA), academic networks (Graduate Women Scotland), and intergovernmental partners (UN Women UK, UNHCR Scotland). Recent strategic activity in 2026 — including the Cardiff CEDAW conference with Cardiff Council, Welsh Government and Senedd, and the multi-organisational 'Women and Water' side event at CSW — indicates expanding influence into Welsh sub-national policy and into broader SDG-themed coalitions.

Name

National Alliance of Women's Organisations

Legal name

National Alliance of Women's Organisations

Website

https://nawo.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAWO is a UK-registered charity (founded 1989) functioning as the umbrella for over 100 women's rights organisations in England, delivering membership services, newsletters, an annual conference, and policy advocacy at UK, European and UN levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Rights Advocacy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAD

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGABAF

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

Keywords

• Women's rights advocacy
• Gender equality
• Umbrella organisation
• Civil society coalition
• Non-profit advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: NAWO generates revenue through membership fees from both individual members and organisational members. Membership tiers include Individual Membership (with discounted Student Membership available) and Full Membership for voluntary organisations representing women with headquarters in England. Associate Membership and Exchange Membership are also available for organisations that don't meet full criteria or have reciprocal agreements.
2. Donations: The organisation accepts one-time and recurring donations (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) at various suggested amounts (£10, £20, £30, £40) or custom amounts. Donors can opt to cover transaction fees to support the organisation's operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAWO is a UK-based umbrella organisation for over 100 women's organisations and individuals, providing membership services that grant access to advocacy coalitions, government consultations, European-level campaigning through the European Women's Lobby, and the UK civil society delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Its core deliverables are membership tiers (Individual, Full, Associate, Exchange), monthly and quarterly newsletters, the annual UK National Women's Conference & AGM, the NAWO National Awards programme, and European Network Meetings.

Product overview

NAWO operates as a membership-based umbrella organisation rather than a technology company. Its core offerings consist of membership tiers (Individual, Full, Associate, and Exchange Membership), publications (monthly and quarterly newsletters), events (annual UK National Women's Conference & AGM with associated National Awards), and networking services through European Network Meetings. The organisation connects over 100 women's organisations across England and provides advocacy, policy consultation opportunities, and campaign support through its partnerships with the European Women's Lobby and UK Joint Committee on Women.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual subscription membership for individuals working towards gender equality and committed to CEDAW principles, with a discounted student rate. Includes access to monthly and quarterly newsletters, European Network Meetings, and opportunities to shape government consultations and European-level campaigns.
• Full Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 member organisations served as a credible voice in policy-making

Named customers26 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NGO CSW GenevacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Co-organiser of 'Women and Water' side event focusing on SDG 5, 6 and 16 intersections. This multi-stakeholder panel aims to strengthen partnerships among women's organizations, governments, research institutions and UN agencies.
• International Federation of Business & Professional WomencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Primary organiser of 'Women and Water' event with co-organisers including NAWO and other women's organisations.
• International Network of Liberal WomenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Co-organiser of 'Women and Water' event.
• Make Mothers MatterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Co-organiser of 'Women and Water' event.
• Soroptimist InternationalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Co-organiser of 'Women and Water' event.
• Latter-Day Saint CharitiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Co-organiser of 'Women and Water' event.
• Widows Rights InternationalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Co-organiser of 'Women and Water' event.
• Women's Federation for World PeaceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Co-organiser of 'Women and Water' event.
• Cardiff CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partner in hosting 'From Global Convention to Local Action: Cardiff Becomes Europe's First City for CEDAW' conference. Cardiff Council passed 2023 motion (proposed by Prof Jackie Jones) to embed CEDAW principles into all council policy, formally ratified during the event.
• Cardiff UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partner in CEDAW conference. Dr Rachel Minto of Cardiff University chaired the conference programme.
• Welsh GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partner in CEDAW conference. Jane Hutt MS, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Equality, highlighted Wales' progress on gender equality.
• Welsh Parliament (Senedd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partner in CEDAW conference. International delegates visited the Senedd, observed plenary proceedings, and attended cross-party meeting.
• Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Presented the Human Rights Tracker at CEDAW conference, monitoring UK and Welsh Government progress across seven UN treaties.
• Government Equalities Office (GEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAWO works closely with the Government Equalities Office (GEO), hosting regular events with parliamentarians and creating opportunities for members to share knowledge, experiences and expertise. GEO leads on policy relating to women's equality, LGBTQ+ rights and wider equalities legislation.
• European Women's Lobby (EWL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAWO serves as England's representative to the European Women's Lobby, the largest network of women's organisations in Europe. Through this partnership, NAWO connects UK women and organisations with European campaigns on equality, justice and ending violence against women.
• UK Joint Committee on Women (UKJCW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKJCW brings together women's organisations from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure the UK has a strong voice in Europe. NAWO represents England within this joint committee, working to influence policy, share information, and champion gender equality.
• United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAWO plays an active role in CSW by coordinating the UK civil society delegation, ensuring women and girls from across the UK can participate and be heard on the global stage. The organisation organises and supports side events, connects members with international partners, and provides opportunities for young women to engage directly with UN processes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Women's Aid Federation of England: England-wide federation of domestic abuse services, providing an infrastructure body for frontline women's services. Comparable as a national umbrella for women's organisations focused on a specific sub-issue (domestic abuse), contrasting with NAWO's cross-cutting gender equality remit.
• British Institute of Human Rights: UK charity promoting human rights awareness and implementation, listed as a NAWO member. Comparable as an advocacy organisation working on rights-based policy frameworks (including CEDAW) and government/parliamentary engagement.
• Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland: A volunteer service organisation for women with overlapping members at NAWO. Comparable as a women's advocacy and empowerment membership organisation engaging at UN/European level, though focused on professional women and service projects rather than cross-cutting umbrella coordination.

Direct peers

• European Women's Lobby: The largest umbrella network of women's organisations in Europe and a direct strategic partner of NAWO (which represents England). Comparable as an EU-level umbrella advancing women's rights and lobbying EU institutions.
• Fawcett Society: The UK's leading membership-based gender equality campaigning charity. Comparable to NAWO in mission (gender equality advocacy) and member-driven model, though Fawcett focuses on policy research and campaigning rather than serving as an umbrella for other women's organisations.
• UN Women UK: UK National Committee supporting UN Women's global mission on gender equality and women's empowerment. Comparable mission, member-based advocacy model, and international advocacy footprint, with some overlap in member organisations (UN Women UK is listed as a NAWO member).
• Women's Resource Centre: UK charity providing support, training and resources to women's organisations. Directly comparable as a UK-wide infrastructure body for the women's sector, with overlapping member organisations and a similar capacity-building remit.

Regional players

• Engender (Scotland): Scotland's feminist policy and advocacy organisation. Comparable as a UK-nation-level women's equality advocate that participates alongside NAWO in the UKJCW, but focused exclusively on Scottish policy.
• Women's Equality Network Wales: Wales's umbrella for women's equality organisations. Comparable as a devolved-nation peer that partners with NAWO on UKJCW and Welsh Government engagement, but focused on Wales-specific policy.
• Close the Gap: Scotland-based organisation working on women's labour market equality. Comparable as a UK gender equality advocacy NGO participating in cross-UK coordination alongside NAWO, though focused on economic equality in Scotland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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