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Becoming a Member

UKNSWP Agency Membership (£120 per year) Register

This is open to sex work projects and agencies directly working with sex workers, who support the aims, articles and memorandum and work of the UKNSWP and want to affiliate. Full members have voting rights (one vote per member organisation).

UKNSWP Umbrella Membership (£220 per year) Register

This is open to umbrella agencies directly working with sex workers, who support the aims, articles and memorandum and work of the UKNSWP and want to affiliate. Full members have voting rights (one vote per member organisation).

UKNSWP Associate Membership (£60 per year) Register

This is open to academics and individuals with expertise in the area of sex work, who support the aims, articles and memorandum and work of the UKNSWP and want to affiliate. Associate members have no voting rights.

UKNSWP Associate Organisation Membership (£60 per year) Register

This is open to organisations involved in the area of sex work, who support the aims, articles and memorandum and work of the UKNSWP and want to affiliate. Associate organisation members have no voting rights.

UKNSWP Postgraduate Membership (£30 per year) Register

To encourage students to become involved in the Network we have created a new category for those who support the aims, article and memorandum and work of the UKNSWP and want to affiliate. If applying for this category, please supply the name of your supervisors University. Postgraduate membership have no voting rights.


Benefits of UKNSWP Membership

Membership of UKNSWP provides a number of benefits:

  • An interactive website with downloadable Good Practice Guidelines and other information only privy to members
  • A bi-monthly e-newletter on good practice, policy updates and forthcoming events.
  • A forum for projects to bring their views on policy into the public arena
  • A mechanism for inter-project communication and support
  • Email and postal notification of meetings, conferences, funding opportunities, opportunities for exchange visits, news reports on sex work and related issues, both national and international
  • Advice and support for project staff
  • The opportunity for exchange of ideas and expertise amongst projects about any aspect of sex work and sex work interventions.
  • Discounted delegate rate at the Annual Conference

Having access to this national network of information, and to international networks, can assist project development and strengthen funding bids.

All members of the UKNSWP must agree with the UKNSWP Mission and Statement, and are bound by the Memorandum and Articles of the Association of the organisation.

 

Membership fees for 2010/11

Membership fees are reviewed and set annually by the Board of Directors. Agencies / individuals with limited budgets may apply to the Board of Directors for a discounted rate.

 

How do I become a UKNSWP member?

  1. Read the UKNSWP Mission and Statement of the UKNSWP and be clear that you and / or your organisation agree with them.
  2. Decide which type of membership you are applying for and fill out the Registration Form.
  3. If you are applying for full UKNSWP membership, please send us details of your Project so that we may add it to the Projects section of our website.
  4. Be clear that you and / or your organisation understand that by applying for membership you are bound by the Memorandum and Articles of the Association of the UKNSWP.

 

What happens next?

Once we have received your application form and information, we will process your application. The Board of Directors will view the form and details, once they have confirmed your membership the staff team will write to you to confirm your membership, add your nominated email addresses to the mailing list and send you your membership certificate. Your membership certificate will include your membership number please keep this safe.

 

Renewing your Membership

Each year you will be asked to renew your membership and to pay your annual subscriptions fees. Each year you must complete the Registration Form for either Full Membership or for Associate Membership. Please ensure that you read all the information and that you and/or your  organisation are still in a position to agree with the UKNSWP Mission and Statement.

 

What if I have a query about membership?

If you want to find out more about applying for membership of the UKNSWP or have any queries, you should email: admin@uknswp.org.uk

 

Making payment

Membership fees are invoiced. If you wish to make payment online, through Paypal, please click the payment button below.