Women in Music

Website: http://www.womeninmusic.org.uk

"Women in Music is a national membership organisation that celebrates women's music making across all genres of music. We raise awareness of gender issues in music and support women musicians in their professional development."

Object

Website http://www.object.org.uk

Discussion List http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ObjectActivist/

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=11684832349

"Object challenges the sexual objectification of women which takes place through the normalisation of the sex and porn industries by lads mags, advertising, lap/pole dancing...

"Object is concerned about the damning messages and attitudes this sexual objectification of women sends about women's status and value, and about male/female sexual identities and relations.

"The Objectivist discussion group is for women and men who are interested in being part of a grass roots activist network to challenge the sexual objectification of women in all forms."

Liverpool University Women's Group

Website Address: http://lpoolwomen.wordpress.com/

"We are a friendly and informal group who welcome all women within the university"

Feminist Activist Forum

Website Address: http://www.feministactivistforum.org.uk/

"The Feminist Activist Forum was set up in April 2007 by a bunch of people tired of being caught within a web of misrepresentation about what feminism is, and what feminism does. We want to challenge the claims of academia and the mass media that contemporary feminist activism does not exist, or that post-feminist stereotypes capture the collective imagination. We want a vibrant UK-wide intergenerational feminist network to move forward with feminist activism today."

ReSisters

Mailing List: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ReSisters/

"ReSisters is an anti-p*rn feminist group for women who want to discuss and get involved in campaigning against p*rn. We do not consider posing naked for lads mags or spinning around a pole as liberating for women. We consider the normalisation of p*rn in mainstream culture to be harmful to women and girls. We consider Lads' Mags and the Daily Sport/Daily Star/Page 3 to be p*rnographic. We call for shops to stop selling Lads Mags and P*rn Papers. We also consider there to be a relationship between p*rn and sexual violence and we are also against the se*x industry."

TrUe BLaCk-BeRrY

Website address: http://www.black-berry.org/index.html

TrUe BLaCk BeRrY is a knowledge sharing resource and a forum for anyone who wants to consider the role of feminism in the lives of Black British women today.

Bristol Feminist Network

Website address: http://www.bristolfeministnetwork.com/

Bristol Feminist Network (BFN) is a group of women and men from Bristol and the surrounding areas who are interested in discussing feminist ideas, who believe in the importance of women's liberation, and who actively campaign on issues of gender inequality and oppression. BFN does not prescribe to one particular strand of feminist thought but does believe in the importance of reclaiming the word feminism from the common misrepresentations it has been subjected to within our culture.

Older Feminists' Network

Website Address: http://www.ofn.org.uk/

The OFN was formed in 1982 and has met regularly ever since in order to give voice to the the concerns of older women which it felt were being ignored in feminist circles and in society generally.

Sheffield Fems

Website Address: http://sheffieldfems.blogspot.com/

Sheffield Fems aim to provide an inclusive and supportive space for women of all ages and backgrounds to come together, share ideas and plan positive actions related to issues that affect us as women.

The Riveters

Website Address: http://www.umsu.manchester.ac.uk/women/

A campaigning group open to women and men dedicated to promoting the equality of the sexes. Meets at Manchester University Student Union.

NW Fems

Website Address: http://feminismupnorth.wordpress.com/

NW Fems are a group of feminists based in Manchester and in the Northwest of England. They meet regularly to organise feminist action.

Birmingham Fems

Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bhamfem/

A group for feminists living Birmingham and the West Midlands. This group is a space for discussing general feminist issues, sharing information and organising meetings/gatherings

EM Fems

Website Address: http://www.freewebs.com/emfems/

East Midlands feminist activist and social group, based in Leicester.

Edinburgh Feminist Network

Website Address: http://edinburghfeministnetwork.wordpress.com/

A group of feminist women meeting in Edinburgh hosting discussion groups, running campaigns and organising all sorts of feminist fun.

Glasgow Feminist Network

Website Address: http://www.myspace.com/glasgowfeministnetwork

Recently-formed feminist group in Glasgow. Most meetings women-only.

Feminist Coalition Against Prostitution

Website Address: http://www.fcap.btik.com/

A coalition of UK feminist individuals and groups who believe that prostitution is violence against women

London Pro-Feminist Men's Group

Website Address: http://londonprofeministmensgroup.blogspot.com/

A group of men meeting in London every two weeks to support each other in their personal struggles to rid ourselves of sexist behaviour, discuss issues around pro-feminism generally and to plan what kind of action they can take as pro-feminists.

South Coast Feminists

Website Address: http://ghostlove.co.uk/southcoastfeminists/

South Coast Feminists is a group feminists in Hampshire and West Sussex, UK, created for networking and to offer support and friendship. They aim to meet monthly to discuss relevant topics and take part in local and national events.

Barbelith

Website Address: http://www.barbelith.com

A well-moderated, feminist-friendly online community, open to discussion on all subjects. Conversations on identity politics sometimes run to over 100 replies and last years, on issues such as gender and sexuality, particularly in the 'headshop' and 'switchboard' threads.

London Feminist Network

Mailing List details: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/londonfeministnetwork/

A women-only discussion and activism group, London Feminist Network organises an annual Reclaim the Night march in the capital.

Revolt UK

Mailing List details: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/revolt_uk

A women-only radical feminist group concerned with developing a resistance movement to global patriarchy. Its purpose is to build a grassroots opposition to the tools of women's oppression in all its forms through networking, discussion, occupation, and action, and to challenge all other methods of western male supremacy-its racism,heterosexism, and all other oppressive `isms`. Revolt Uk intends to build solidarity among isolated radical womyn.

Feminist International

Website Address: http://www.feministinternational.invisionzone.com

A discussion board for feminists. While it's orientation is international, it has a large UK membership.

Peppermint Patti

Website Address: http://www.peppermintpatti.co.uk

A riot grrrl group based in Cardiff, who organise events featuring female fronted bands, and more.

UK Feminist Discussion Board

Website Address: http://p218.ezboard.com/bfeministuk

A recently created discussion board for UK feminists.

Manifesta

Website Address: http://www.manifesta.co.uk

An active feminist/riot grrrl collective based in Leeds.

Grrl Activistas

Website Address: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/grrlactivistas/

The Grrl Activistas monitor images of sexual abuse in the media (UK and elsewhere) and fire off complaints if the media portrayal is inaccurate, sensational, or in some way portrays a harmful image. You can sign up to receive their newsletter, become a campaigning member (join in with email campaigns), or report a media representation of rape. The Grrl Activistas are out to raise awareness and fight back.

Thinkingwomen

Website Address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkingwomen

"Thinkingwomen is a discussion and networking group promoting the achievements and progression of women in society, politics and the workplace. It is open to all women who want to make an impact in their working lives and beyond, through sharing knowledge and ideas. We are physically based in London but virtually available anywhere via this list." This group is not explicitly feminist, but its aims and activities, and members often have a feminist flavour.

Equality Updates e-newsletter

Website Address: http://www.gcvs.org.uk

"EQUALITY UPDATES e-newsletter: it's weekly, it's free, it's produced on behalf of Glasgow's four equality networks (Glasgow Black and Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Network; Glasgow Women's Voluntary Sector Network; West of Scotland Lesbian and Gay Forum; Glasgow Disability Alliance), and contains information from Glasgow, Scottish, UK and International sources. You can advertise events, research, campaigns etc for free; ask for advice and help from others in the volutnary sector; share information. Its sister publication: FUNDING EXTRA - also weekly, also free - feel free to send in information to share with others on funding issues."

Fawcett Society e-newsletter

Website Address: http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk

The Fawcett Society, the UK's campaign for equality between women and men, has launched a new e-newsletter service. This regular e-newsletter will provide brief news of interest and importance relating to equality between women and men in the UK. Each item is accompanied by a link to further information on Fawcett's site or elsewhere. Fawcett is a not-for-profit organisation, and this service is offered free. To subscribe, visit the website or send a blank message to fawcettnews-on@mail-list.com

UK Zine Network

Website Address: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ukzinenetwork

Red Chidgey writes: "UK Zine Network is being established by the zine distro Fingerbang to support the production, distribution and academic discussion of zines. Three main purposes of this list are:

1. To facilitate academic discussions of zines and to provide bibliographies, resources, lists of dissertations and other such information pertaining to zine communities and identities.
2. To provide a forum which promotes UK zine communities and individual projects.
3. To offer tips and advice on d.i.y. culture and zine-making. Primarily for those who wish to critically discuss zine-making, zine communities and zine identities.

This discussion list was created out of the boom in people wiritng about zines in their dissertations and studies, and will hopefully serve as a resource of books, web-sites, papers, debate and so forth. However, as theory is inseperable from practice, this list will also serve to promote and strengthen zine-making communities with posts about zine related events, how-to tips and the opportunities to get distroed and to trade."

Anti Street Harassment UK

Website Address: http://groups.yahoo.co.uk/group/Anti_SocialHarassment

A new group set up to share ideas about ways of countering the harassment UK women receive in public spaces. If you've ever been harassed by strangers in the street and it makes you mad, join to share ideas and to get involved in future potential projects.

London Radical Cheerleaders

Website Address: http://groups.yahoo.co.uk/group/londonradicalcheerleaders

Shout, dance and wave those pom-poms against capitalism and sexism!

Newscastle Feminists Unite

Mailing List details: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_f_word

Want to get in touch with feminists in and around Newcastle and share news about protests, action and events? Thist list is especially for you...

London Third Wave Feminists

Mailing List details: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/london3rdwave

"We are a group of young women interested in feminism who meet regularly in London to network, discuss issues of interest, and offer support and friendship." For more information check out the London Third Wave Feminists website.

Love Your Body

Mailing List details: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/love-your-body

"This is a group for women of all shapes and sizes, where we can learn to, and encourage each other to enjoy and love our bodies, regardless of society's messages that we have to be skinny to be worthwhile. This is *not* a diet group and we recognise that not only do diets not work, but they also can be dangerous. Share stories, worries and inspiration, and also use this group to discuss or launch campaigns on size acceptance issues for women, e.g. campaigns against the dangerous diet industries, or against shops which do not stock large sizes, or against companies which promote thinness as beauty."

UK Feminist Action

Mailing List details: http://groups.yahoo.co.uk/group/ukfeministaction

A mailing list for UK feminists of all ages, backgrounds and politicial affiliations to share news about feminist activism, activities, groups, events, protests, campaigns etc., to support each other, to ask for advice and help and ultimately to encourage feminist activism in the UK.

Grrrl Zine Network discussion / mailing list

Mailing List details: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/grrrlzinenetwork

This mailing lists accompanies the excellent Grrrl Zine Network website. The creator writes: "My dream for this list is to provide announcements, queries, and resources on grrrl, lady and transfolk zines and distros from all over the world. I will announce new zines I have added to the web site, interviews I did with zine editors from all over and events which are taking place. But you are also invited to announce your new zine, talk about the projects you're involved with and the ones you want to start, or just about anything!"

Riot Grrrl Birmingham Chapter

Mailing List details: http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/RGBham

A new mailing list for a new Riot Grrrl group in Birmingham. Get involved for feminist actions, friendships and networking.

Riot Girl London

Mailing List details: http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/rglondon

Website Address: http://www.geocities.com/rg_london/

"We want to form a grrrl-positive network of resources - discussion groups, help lines, bands, zines - anything that inspires & empowers. We currently meet up every month or so and swap ideas, zines, tapes, etc. Dont forget that guys are welcome too! We are most definitely NOT about man-hate. This is about equality all the way - feminism is about bringing men & women together, not separating them... We take a critical look at the world around us and not only in a feminist way - homophobia, racism, sexual abuse, animal rights, classism, ageism and many other issues also get our attention. We are active and creative in uncountable ways. Riot Grrrl is inspiring, empowering and a whole fucking lot of fun, so why not join our group or start your own and help infiltrate society with grrrl-attitude. We're talking REAL Girl Power, not insipid Spice Girl shit. " For any queries, email rglondon@btinternet.com.

Engender Discussion Board

Website Address: http://www.engender.org.uk/engender/noticeboard/index.html

This is the discussion board connected to the Engender website (see below), a Scottish based website campaigning for women's rights.

ukradfem mailing list

Mailing List details: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukradfem

The list is "for radical feminists in and around the UK, to discuss issues, to inform each other of feminist actions, demonstrations and protests which are taking place around the UK. A list for women only, this list is lesbian-positive, and for radical feminists only!!" The list owner writes: "We are a very small, but growing group of radical feminists in the UK. Interesting and thought-provoking articles are posted to the list, and issues are debated and discussed. In addition to this, the list can be used for telling each other about events which are going on in the UK."

Thirdwave mailing list

Mailing List details: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thirdwave/

This is the mailing list which accompanies the Third Wave website. The mailing list is run through Yahoo Groups and enables young feminists to discuss and debate issues brought up by the articles on the website or indeed, anything else they want to discuss: no subjects are restricted. It is full of lively debate and is one of the rare places on the web where arguments do not seem to descend into slanging matches. Approx. 300 members subscribe and you will recieve on average the same number of emails each month. You will need to register a Yahoo id to subscribe.