Why does GRANN have paid membership?

Paid membership helps GRANN remain sustainable, independent, and community-led.

Membership contributions support advocacy, accessibility, governance, insurance, and free or low-cost community activities.

 

Is membership required to access support?

No.
GRANN offers community resources and engagement beyond membership wherever possible.

Membership is a way to support the work, not a gate to care.

 

Is membership a business fee or advertising cost?

No.
Membership is not a subscription for promotion or income.

Any visibility opportunities are optional, incidental, and community-focused.

 

Does paying for membership guarantee promotion or work?

No.
Membership does not guarantee:

• advertising
• paid opportunities
• social enterprise participation

Paid work occurs only through separate social enterprise processes which provide a pathway to opportunities.

 

Why not make everything free?

We aim to keep access as open as possible.

However, running an ethical, accessible organisation requires:

• insurance
• compliance
• administration
• governance
• systems that prevent burnout

Membership helps share that load.

 

How is the money used?

Membership funds are used for:

• community events
• advocacy and systems work
• accessibility improvements
• resource creation
• organisational sustainability

Funds are not distributed to members.

 

Can I still be involved if I can’t afford membership?

Yes.
GRANN recognises financial barriers and values participation in many forms.

If cost is a barrier, we encourage people to reach out.

 

Why does this matter?

Because community-led work needs care, structure, and sustainability.

Membership helps GRANN:

• stay accountable
• resist exploitative models
• keep lived experience at the centre