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Becoming a member of the National Secular Society is a declaration of your support for the separation of the state from religious institutions. Make a stand for freedom, fairness and human rights by adding your voice to the call for a secular society.
We receive no funding from government or outside bodies – our campaigning is wholly supported by our members, people like you who share our belief in the urgent need to separate religion from education and government in general.
You can use this page to join the National Secular Society, start a Direct Debit, make a donation or renew your existing membership.
Membership |
Annual |
Monthly |
|---|---|---|
Individual |
£34 |
£3 |
Concessionary |
£23 |
£2 |
Student |
£9 |
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Group |
£34 |
£3 |
Joint |
£57 |
£5 |
Our campaigning and policy objectives are guided by our Secular Charter. Membership applications can only accepted from those accepting our General Principles.
Starting a direct debit is the most effective way to join the NSS or renew – it allows us to predict how much money we will have available, and also cuts down on administration costs. If you'd prefer you can pay by card or cheque.
Group membership
Making a change to your Direct Debit
If you already have a Direct Debit and would like to make a change (e.g. changing/adding a regular donation to your membership) then please use our Direct Debit changes form.
Direct Debit changes form.Annual subscriptions - paying by card
By post
You can join by downloading and printing off the application form below and returning it with your cheque or postal order.
- Membership form - postal/direct debit (PDF, 299 Kb)
Life membership
Life membership is available only to existing members of at least one year's standing. For under 65s it is £700, for over 65s it is £400. Contact us for more details.
What our members say
A random selection of three of our members' reasons for joining. To see more, click here.
Luke
Fri, 04 Apr 2014 17:22
"For them to deny access to some parts of that knowledge (redacting of exam questions on evolution by a faith school) purely for personal reasons is an inexcusable dereliction of their duty as educators. I was therefore very pleased to hear a later report that Ofqual had investigated the issue and made a definitive ruling in favour of children's education. When I later heard of the key role NSS played in this positive outcome, I felt it necessary to show my support for the great work you're doing. I feel proud to know that my membership money will now go towards future successes like the one mentioned above in the ongoing fight for a fair and secular future for us all."
Stephen, Kent
Wed, 07 Jan 2015 10:02
I have long been convinced that the only way to fight religious extremism of all origins, and to protect the basic liberties of all citizens, is to work towards a a properly secular and democratic society, in which freedom of religious practice and expression (within the law) is safeguarded, but where the state takes no sides in religion save to ensure that it has no special privileges and cannot be forced on anyone.
Edward, Wiltshire
Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:33
I discovered the NSS shortly after I began studying Politics in the Sixth Form, whilst researching pressure groups. I found the concept of secularism particularly interesting as i've always held similar beliefs and so I have decided to join to promote the cause of religious freedom and equality.
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