BECOME A MEMBER

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester are open to local youth clubs and projects of all kinds becoming members and taking advantage of the great range of opportunities membership offers.

We currently offer three levels of affiliation. Each has varying levels of requirements, but also varying levels of benefit.

Here is our membership offer:

Introductory Membership

Membership criteria & cost

Membership Benefits

Membership at this level is free

 

There are no requirements from any member club at this level

 

It is expected that you will move to Activity Membership within one-year.

Added to the mailing list so that you receive our e-newsletter and notifications of our events activities and benefits.

 

Opportunity to access our NABGC insurance scheme.

 

Support to be able to become “Activity Members” within one-year.

 

Activity Membership

Membership criteria & cost

Membership Benefits

First year membership is free.

 

After the first year, cost is £75 per year by standing order

 

In order to be an Activity Member you must have in place

  -        A governing document

  -        An active management committee / board of trustees

  -        Safeguarding policy

  -        Nominated safeguarding officer

  -        GDPR Policy

  -        Financial policy and procedures

  -        Health and Safety Policy

  -        Appropriate insurance

 

At least two people must complete the NSPCC Safeguarding Training provided by BGCGM

 

Carry the BGCGM logo

Added to the mailing list so that you receive our e-newsletter and notifications of our events activities and benefits.

 

Opportunity to access our NABGC insurance scheme.

 

Participation in our activities, training and events programme.

 

Subsidised access to Ormside Mill Residential Centre.

 

Opportunity to be part of any consortium funding bids.

 

Two free NSPCC Introduction to Safeguarding training places.

 

 

Full Membership

Membership criteria & cost

Membership Benefits

First year membership is free.

 

After the first year, cost is £125 per year by standing order

 

In order to be an Activity Member you must have in place

 

  -        A governing document

  -        An active management committee / board of trustees

  -        Safeguarding policy

  -        Nominated safeguarding officer

  -        GDPR Policy

  -        Financial policy and procedures

  -        Health and Safety Policy

  -        Appropriate insurance

 

In order to be a full member, you must adopt  the Boys & Girls Clubs name and logo

 

Have a clear and obvious commitment to  getting involved in and delivering BGCGM  programmes

 

A commitment to completing the BGCGM Healthy Clubs Programme within 2-years of progressing to Full-Member status

 

All of the above, plus the following

 

Able to apply for and receive funding from BGCGM.

 

Access to our corporate partner programmes.

 

Access to our professional support and advice services at subsidised rates.

 

Help with leasing / owning property through Custodian Trusteeship

 

If you would like to discuss membership please contact Karen on 0161 660 4091 or email infoThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.