Women On Tap CIC

What Women On Tap CIC does

Women On Tap CIC is a UK Community Interest Company and certified social enterprise founded in 2017 in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, with a mission to promote gender equality in the beer industry. The organisation serves women and non-binary people interested in beer, alongside industry allies (bars, breweries, and corporate supporters), running a programme of activism that since 2017 has delivered more than 100 events and 7 major festivals, including the annual WOTFEST. In 2024 it assumed stewardship of International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD), a global campaign linking beer and International Women's Day.

The organisation offers a portfolio of merchandise (t-shirts, enamel badges, limited-edition prints, tote bags) sold through its own Squarespace e-commerce shop, alongside individual and organisational Changemaker memberships (£3.50/month and £160/year respectively), one-time and recurring donations, corporate sponsorships, and fee-based speaking/panel services. Its social programmes include the Beer Unlocked bursary scheme (up to £100 per scheme year), research curation (referencing Dea Latis, SIBA, and Drinks United datasets), and art commissions featuring a recurring marquee artist (Hannah Lyons). The underlying technology is a community-organising platform consisting of a Squarespace website, Mailchimp email infrastructure, a 13,000+ member LinkedIn group, and standard organic social channels; no proprietary technology, software products, or AI/ML components are present.

The revenue model is small-scale and diversified across non-profit streams: subscription recurring (memberships and recurring donations), one-time merchandise sales (£8–£28 per item), corporate sponsorships, and professional services for panels/judging/events. Distribution is community-led, primarily through events, social media, and direct email inquiry, with no traditional sales motion. The organisation is UK-domiciled, employed 5 people, holds no parent company or institutional investment, and is funded entirely through its own commercial and philanthropic income. It holds a registered trademark and the Social Enterprise UK certification.

Name

Women On Tap CIC

Legal name

Women On Tap CIC

Website

https://womenontap.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women On Tap CIC is a UK not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2017 that promotes gender equality in the beer industry through events, festivals, campaigns, bursaries, and merchandise, serving women, non-binary people, and beer industry allies across the UK and globally via IWCBD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Enterprise / Community Advocacy (Beer Industry)

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Women in beer
• Beer industry advocacy
• Community events
• Social enterprise
• Gender equality programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrogate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/ Changemaker Program: Monthly subscription at £3.50 for individuals receiving quarterly updates, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive opportunities. Annual organizational membership at £160 providing industry member badge, job postings in newsletters, and input into organizational work.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, enamel badges, prints, and tote bags through the online shop. Prices range from £8-28 per item.
3. Donations: One-time, weekly, or monthly donations accepted at £10, £20, £30, £40 or custom amounts to support the mission.
4. Sponsorships and Event Services: Corporate sponsors fund campaigns and projects. Organizations can also book WOT for panels, talks, and events, typically for a donation plus expense coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women On Tap CIC is a UK Community Interest Company and certified social enterprise that runs events, festivals, campaigns, art projects, and bursary schemes to promote gender equality in the beer industry. It sells branded merchandise (t-shirts, enamel badges, prints, tote bags), offers individual and organizational Changemaker memberships, accepts donations, and books out for panels, talks, and events. All merchandise profits and member fees fund the organization's mission to make women feel welcome, safe, and have equal opportunities in beer.

Product overview

Women On Tap CIC operates as a community-focused organization rather than a traditional product company, offering a portfolio of merchandise items (t-shirts, enamel badges, prints, and tote bags), membership programs (individual and organizational Changemaker tiers), a bursary scheme (Beer Unlocked up to £100), professional services (panels, talks, and events), and annual festivals and campaigns (WOTFEST and IWCBD). The organization also manages the BEER 50/50 gender equity initiative. All merchandise profits fund the organization's key projects and wider work promoting women in the beer industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WOTFEST (Women On Tap Festival) Annual festival curated and produced by the Women On Tap team, featuring a programme of events, wraparound initiatives, and creative projects that showcase women working in beer, create opportunities for women to try beer and learn about brewing, and recruit allies to the beer equality mission.
• IWCBD (International Women's Collaboration Brew Day) Global annual campaign celebrating International Women's Day through collaborative brewing, led by Women On Tap since 2024.
• Beer Unlocked Bursary Scheme Financial grant programme that removes financial barriers preventing women and non-binary people from accessing careers, learning, networking, and community opportunities across the beer industry. Applications open up to £100 per scheme year.
• Changemaker Membership (Individuals) Monthly subscription at £3.50, providing individual women and non-binary supporters with quarterly updates, behind-the-scenes content, exclusive opportunities, and discounts on merchandise and events.
• Changemaker Membership (Organisations) Annual industry membership at £160 for organisations, providing a digital industry member badge, job and opportunity postings in newsletters, and input into shaping the organization's work. Payable via invoice.
• Panels, Talks & Events Services Bookable professional services covering panel participation, beer or awards judging, talks on equality research and beer history, and event creation and hosting for organisations. Typically requested with a donation plus expense coverage.
• Women On Tap branded merchandise shop Online shop selling branded merchandise including t-shirts, enamel badges, limited edition prints (e.g. Bess print and signed A3 prints), and tote bags, priced £8–£28 per item. All profits fund the organisation's key projects and wider work.
• BEER 50/50 Gender Equity Initiative Gender equity movement under development, with the Changemaker programme as the first initiative under this umbrella. Aims to broaden gender equality work across the beer industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 events and 7 major festivals delivered since 2017
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Real DrinkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Headline partner for the Beer Unlocked bursary scheme, which removes financial barriers for women and non-binary people to access careers, learning, and community across the beer industry.
• Dea LatissupportingOthersCollaborative partner for research on women's attitudes and behaviors towards beer. WOT references Dea Latis research including The Gender Pint Gap and The Beer Agender reports.
• SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers and Associates)supportingOthersWOT references SIBA Independent Beer Reports as part of their research resources on the beer industry.
• Drinks UnitedsupportingOthersReferenced as a resource partner providing the UK Drinks Industry Culture Survey and resource hub for safety, diversity, equity and inclusion in the drinks industry.
• International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2024, Women On Tap took the lead on this iconic global campaign that brings together beer and International Women's Day. Previously managed by others, WOT now leads this annual initiative.
• Hannah LyonssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist who created distinctive branding and designs for WOTFEST events, including the Bess character featured in festival branding and merchandise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers): UK trade body representing independent brewers, producing industry data and reports WOT already cites. Operates at the industry-institution level that WOT engages with as an ally rather than a competitor.
• CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale): UK consumer organisation representing beer drinkers and pub-goers, running festivals (e.g., Great British Beer Festival), campaigning, and membership programmes. Comparable UK-wide festival/event infrastructure and membership model, though with a much broader consumer mandate.

Others

• Good Beer Hunting: Independent beer media outlet producing longform journalism, podcasts, and storytelling about beer culture and people. Adjacent rather than competitive — comparable craft-beer cultural positioning and audience overlap.

Direct peers

• BrewHer: Community-driven organisation celebrating and supporting women and non-binary people in craft brewing, with festivals, content, and education. Comparable community-led, festival-anchored model serving the same women-in-beer audience.
• Pink Boots Society: US-founded non-profit dedicated to supporting women in the beer industry through scholarships, collaboration brews, and education. Directly comparable mission and audience (women in beer) to Women On Tap, though US-rooted and larger.
• Dea Latis: UK-based research and advocacy group focused on women and beer, producing reports such as The Gender Pint Gap and The Beer Agender. Operates in the same UK beer-equality niche as Women On Tap and is already a WOT research partner.

Regional players

• Women of the Vine & Spirits: US-based organisation supporting women across wine, beer, and spirits industries through networking, education, and awards. Comparable gender-equality-in-drinks mission, but operates primarily in North America and covers broader beverage categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ladiesthatbeer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womenontap

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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