We support the empowerment of women in all aspects of their lives by offering opportunities to develop their potential and make a difference.
BPW UK is passionate about Women’s Rights and campaigned and lobbied for Equal Pay and all the issues contributing to the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975. Still on our current agenda are equal pay, women’s economic sustainability, more women on company boards and many other equality initiatives.
We meet face to face and virtually on a regular basis and also enjoy speaker events. There are BPW special interest groups / taskforces that you can get involved in if you wish and importantly we enjoy socialising together and making friends.
Want to be part of a global organisation with influence at UN level? BPW UK membership provides you with worldwide connections.
In Memoriam - A Tribute to Past International President Sylvia G. Perry
April 12th 2025
Today, we bow our heads in mourning and lift our hearts in gratitude as we honor the life and legacy of our dear Sylvia G. Perry, BPW International President (1996–1999), who has passed into eternal rest.
Sylvia was more than a leader—she was a beacon of strength, wisdom, and vision. Her dedication to empowering women across the globe, her unwavering belief in equality, and her deep love for BPW left a legacy that will continue to shape our path forward. Through her words, her work, and her presence, she inspired us to lead with purpose and to serve with grace.
Let us honor her memory by carrying forward the torch she once held high. Let us continue to build the future she believed in—a future of opportunity, dignity, and justice for every woman and girl.
We invite every BPW sister around the world to take a moment to remember Sylvia—her leadership, her kindness, and the indelible mark she leaves in our hearts and in our history.
May her soul rest in peace, and may we always walk in the light of her example.
With respect and deep gratitude,
Diana Barragán – President
Our Mission Statement
BPW UK develops the business, professional and leadership potential of women and girls at all levels through advocacy, education, mentoring, networking, skill building, and economic empowerment programmes and participates in projects within the UK and around the world.
We are a local and national organisation, and are affiliated with the worldwide organisation BPW International which the UK helped to create.