Our membership packages consist of a main membership package, and a subscription package. Both are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of organisations and individuals who are either directly involved in, or have an interest in developing information, advice counselling and support services for young people.
Organisational membership
This package allows all members of staff employed within an organisation to enjoy the full range of benefits and services we provide.
In order to join as an organisational member, an organisation should:
• Provide all or a combination of information, advice, counselling and support services directly to young people
• Offer a free service to young people
• Support and abide by our Core Values and Statement of Core Principles
Subscription
This package provides subscribers with regular news and information to keep them up to date with developments across the sector.
In order to join as a subscriber, you or your organisation should:
• Have an involvement or interest in developing youth information, advice, counselling and support services for young people.
Benefits available in each package.
| Organisational membership | Subscription |
| Monthly email bulletins | Yes | Yes |
| Regular newsletter and mailings | Yes | Yes |
| Free enquiry service | Yes | |
| Up to 25% off our consultancy fees | Yes | |
| Secure members area on our website | Yes | Yes - limited to news section |
| A "Youth Access member" entry in Directory of Services | Yes | |
| Up to 50% off the price of our publications | Yes | |
| Free downloadable Quality Standards | Yes | |
| Up to 50% off our training course fees | Yes | |
| Invitation to member exclusive events | Yes | |
| Discounted charge for mailout to members service | Yes | |
| Policy interpretation and consultation | Yes | |
We are happy to negotiate access to additional benefits and services to subscribers on request. Please contact us to discuss your particular needs.
Prices
Prices are based on the number of paid staff (full-time equivalent) employed by your organisation.
Membership runs from 1st April to 31st March, therefore a proportion of the full years’ price is charged for joining throughout the year. Prices include VAT.
| Organisational membership | Subscription |
| Joining month | Under 5 staff | 5 to 15 staff | Over 15 staff | |
| January* | £100.00 | £115.00 | £130.00 | £50.00 |
| February* | £100.00 | £115.00 | £130.00 | £50.00 |
| March* | £100.00 | £115.00 | £130.00 | £50.00 |
| April | £100.00 | £115.00 | £130.00 | £50.00 |
| May | £100.00 | £115.00 | £130.00 | £50.00 |
| June | £90.00 | £105.00 | £120.00 | £40.00 |
| July | £90.00 | £105.00 | £120.00 | £40.00 |
| August | £80.00 | £95.00 | £110.00 | £30.00 |
| September | £80.00 | £95.00 | £110.00 | £30.00 |
| October | £70.00 | £85.00 | £100.00 | £20.00 |
| November | £70.00 | £85.00 | £100.00 | £20.00 |
| December* | £100.00 | £115.00 | £130.00 | £50.00 |
*Those joining between December and March will receive up to 16 months’ membership for the price of 12.
Calculating your membership fee
1. Refer to the price chart and check the cost of membership against the month in which you are joining. Note: Your membership will commence from the first day of the month in which it was received. If this is after the 20th of the month it will commence on the first day of the following month.
2. If applying for organisational membership, refer to the column which shows the number of staff your organisation employs. Note: This is specific to your particular branch or site.
3. All prices are inclusive of VAT. 57% of the membership fee is standard rated for VAT; the remaining 43% is zero-rated for VAT.
4. More than one branch? If your organisation has more than one branch, we charge our top rate of £130 to the head office or main agency, and all branches are covered by membership and receive full membership benefits (including discounts on training).
Membership examples
1. In February, a local YIAC employing 3 full time 2 half-time (paid) staff wants to join as an organisational member.
Their membership: They employ an equivalent of 4 full-time paid staff, so would choose the column for under 5 staff. As they are joining in February, they would pay £100.00 and receive 14 months’ membership for the price of 12.
2. A Principal Youth Office is based at a local youth office, and has responsibility for 2 youth information projects in the local area. The PYO wants to keep up to date with relevant issues relating to the sector, and wants staff at the local projects to have full access to Youth Access benefits. Each local project employs 10 full time paid staff. They are looking to join in April.
Their membership: The PYO would take out 1 organisational membership at £130.00, this would cover the youth office plus all staff at the two local projects.
