Reduced Membership Fees Policy
We understand that some of our members may have financial difficulties, so we can offer a 50% reduction on all membership fees to people who are in receipt of certain state benefits (see list below).
If this applies to you, when your membership is up for renewal, send your proof of benefit to the membership administrator memberships@baatn.org.uk. They’ll check your entitlement and send you the details for making the payment. Documents submitted as proof of benefits will be deleted once confirmed to meet GDPR requirements and ensure privacy.
State benefits currently accepted by BAATN
- Income Support
- Job Seekers’ Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Council Tax Benefit (not discount)
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit
BAATN offers this reduction at the time of application and renewal only and takes into consideration your situation at this point. We are unable to grant the reduction retrospectively, but also conversely, we do not expect you to pay the full membership fee should your circumstances change within the membership year you were granted the reduction. It is your responsibility to inform BAATN at each renewal about your eligibility for reduced membership subscriptions. Refunds will not be issued for fees previously paid where you had not declared your eligibility in that membership subscription year.
Reduced fee membership only applies to the 12-month membership period and will need to be declared each year at renewal.
In addition, members may apply for the reduced rate in exceptional and unforeseeable circumstances. This application will be considered by at least 2 members of the Leadership and Advisory Team, and the decision will be final.