The Workers’ Educational Association, also known as the WEA, is the UK’s largest voluntary-sector provider of adult education.

Our vision and values

Vision

 “A better world – equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society”

Mission
• Raising educational aspirations
• Bringing great teaching and learning to local communities
• Ensuring there is always an opportunity for adults to return to learning
• Developing educational opportunities for the most disadvantaged
• Involving students and supporters as members to build an education movement for social purpose
• Inspiring students, teachers and members to become active citizens

Approach
We deliver our mission by developing partnerships to meet individual and collective needs, using active learning and a student centred approach in which teachers and students work as equals.  We constantly strive to adapt our services to meet people’s needs, making full use of technology.

Values
• Democratic
• Equal
• Inclusive
• Accessible
• Open

Registered Charity and Company Numbers
The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is a charity registered in England and Wales (number 1112775) and in Scotland (number SC039239) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 2806910). Registered address: 4 Luke Street, London, EC2A 4XW. http://www.wea.org.uk.