MEMBERSHIP

FAQs

Who can join the ICA?
All women from the age of 16 can become members of the ICA.

How much does it cost to join ICA?
There is a national membership fee. Each Federation charges a small fee to cover expenses for the work at county level. In your Guild, the members decide their programme and social activities from year to year, and based on that collect any money needed to cover costs such as transport, speakers or trainers, visits and so on.

I’m not much good at crafts – does the ICA offer anything for me?
The ICA is involved in many activities from drama to sport, literature to arts and crafts and in community projects, supporting charities and local causes. We definitely have something for you – just contact us and we can help you connect with a Guild that will match your interests. You might also enjoy learning about crafts though – you may not be much good now but the ICA provides many opportunities for learning new skills.

I live in a town – isn’t the ICA just for rural women?
Not at all – we have as many members in towns and cities as in rural areas.

I work outside the home – is the ICA really for me?
The beauty of the ICA is that it really offers something for everyone and many members juggle a combination of home making, paid and other voluntary work and a busy involvement in ICA. Try it for yourself.

I live in a place that has no ICA Guild – does that mean I can’t join?
No – there may be a Guild near where you work, or that you can reach by car or public transport. We can help you find the Guild that’s right for you – or you may see an opportunity to set up a new Guild with other women in your area.

I’m 26 – is the ICA for young women like me?
The ICA is open to all women from the age of 16 years.

How can I find an ICA Guild to suit me?
Complete your application form and return it to our Central Office. You will be contacted by someone in your county who will help you decide on the right Guild for you. Alternatively if you are aware of a local Guild that you want to join, you can do this by contacting the Guild Secretary.

Can I change Guilds if I the activities in the one I join don’t interest me?
Yes – we want every member to enjoy being involved in the ICA and each Guild has a different programme of activity. There is a simple system of transferring membership to another Guild and your Federation will be able to help you find the right Guild.

Do I have to join ICA to use the Adult Education College at An Grianan?
No, the College is open to everyone, men and women – just click on the links here.