Frequently Asked Questions

• 1) What is the Barcelona Women’s Network?
• 2) Are there any membership fees?
• 3) What is the difference between a regular member and a business member?
• 4) What is done with the money collected from membership fees?
• 5) How can I get my logo on your website as a sponsor?
• 6) How did the group get started?
• 7) What kind of women belong to the BWN?
• 8) Do I have to speak English to join?
• 9) Why should I join?
• 10) I work full­time. Do you have anything for me?
• 11) Do you have activities for families?
• 12) I’d like to learn more about Barcelona, do you have any cultural events?
• 13) Where and when do you meet?
• 14) Can I try before joining?
• 15) How is the group organized?
• 16) Is the BWN affiliated with other organizations?
• 17) Who do I contact with further questions?

1) What is the Barcelona Women’s Network?

The BWN is a group of women living in Catalonia who meet to make friends, learn about Barcelona, make professional connections, and support charities.

2) Are there any membership fees?

Yes. For regular members, the annual membership fee is 60 Euros. (1 March to 31 August is 30 Euros).  For business members, the annual membership fee is 110 Euros. (1 March to 31 August is 55 Euros).  Business members are those who have their own business and would like to promote it within our organization.
Our membership year runs from September 1st to August 31st. 

Please note: Potential members can attend two events before officially joining. Once a deposit is made, membership fees are non refundable. All incomplete memberships will be donated to charity.

3) What is the difference between a regular member and a business member?

All memberships include invitations to all group activities, access to the group by email 
and through an online directory, and participation in the running of the organization during monthly meetings.

 

Having business membership allows you to promote your business to other members of the network. You can promote yourself in the following ways:

 

• website presence through a listing in the business directory
• a monthly email to all members (called a Business BON)
• dedicated information table at the monthly coffee mornings
  

Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information

4) What is done with the money collected from membership fees?

Like most organizations, BWN uses some of the funds for covering operating costs, e.g. publicizing and  hosting events, and renting meeting space. Any surplus is donated to local charities chosen by BWN members.

7) What kind of women belong to the BWN?

All kinds!  We range in age from 20-­something to 70-something, and come from over 30  countries.

5) How can I get my logo on your website as a sponsor?

If you would like more information about sponsoring the BWN, e-­mail us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

6) How did the group get started?

Over 10 years ago, BWN started as an informal group of international friends joining together to share  their experiences of living abroad in Spain. From there, a network of women -­­new and not so new- to Barcelona evolved.

8) Do I have to speak English to join?

While official business is conducted in English, you do not have to be fluent to join and enjoy our  many activities.

9) Why should I join?

In the words of one of our members:"To socialize, share experiences, learn, be stimulated and be part of a group."

10) I work full­time. Do you have anything for me?

In addition to evening tapas and drinks parties, there are many regular evening events including a  monthly professional networking event, a dinner for members (partners or friends welcome too), and a  monthly evening drinks at one of Barcelona's many bars.

11) Do you have activities for families?

Yes! For babies and toddlers, there is a weekly play group where the adults can also get to know each  other. For older children, there are occasional family outings. There is also an annual children's  party in December.

12) I’d like to learn more about Barcelona, do you have any cultural events?

Once a month, BWN organizes an outing in and around Barcelona. Members have explored nearby cities,  tasted local cavas, toured  historic homes, enjoyed guided museum tours, and even shopped together.  At other times, we also meet at museums,  galleries, and sponsored concerts.

13) Where and when do you meet?

We meet all the time in several locations around the city. Read more in What We Do.

14) Can I try before joining?

Yes. Please feel free to join us at any two of our events.

15) How is the group organized?

The BWN is run by a member elected Executive Board consisting of a president, two vice-presidents, a treasurer and a secretary. In addition, there are standing committees, which assist in various aspects of the organization. The BWN is also registered with the local Spanish government as a not­for­profit organization. 

16) Is the BWN affiliated with other organizations?

When the BWN began, it became one of the groups under the Federation of American Womens Clubs Overseas.  This association has provided web-hosting, a connection for women moving to Barcelona from other FAWCO clubs, opportunities  for networking around the world, and ideas for philanthropy.

17) Who do I contact with further questions?

Write an email to members@bcnwomensnetwork.com or use the Contact Us page on this website. We'd love to hear from you.