Becoming a member

Your social enterprise will get many benefits by joining ESSENCE:
  1. Free access to network events, business support events & monthly informal meetups
  2. Free exposure on the ESSENCE website, events, newsletter & social media
  3. Access to Exeter Chamber events at Chamber member prices
  4. Lots of member-to-member offers including free use of office desks, meeting rooms etc
  5. A say in the running of the Network

As we are working to launch our new website, Please email Daphne at daphne@essenceofexeter.org.uk if you want to sign up as a member!

Two types of membership
There are two memberships available:
  • Company membership: for organisations (including single person businesses) meeting the social enterprise criteria.
Company members have voting rights and are liable/ a guarantor to the limit of £1
  • Network membership: for organisations (including single person businesses) and individuals supporting ESSENCE’s mission.
Network members enjoy all the benefits of an ESSENCE membership, apart from the right to vote and being liable as a guarantor.

Not a social enterprise (yet)? Apply for network membership!
Not sure which membership to go for? Contact Daphne at besocial@essenceofexeter.org.uk
 
Please note. The Board reserves the right to include or exclude applicants or members from company/network membership for reasons they can motivate.

Depending on whether you apply as an organisation or an individual, the yearly contribution as a member of ESSENCE is based on last year's turnover resp. last year's income:

Turnover/income up to £10k: £35
Turnover/income between £10k and £50k: £50
Turnover/income between £50k and £100k: £65:
Turnover/income between £100k and £500k: £80
Turnover/income between £500k and £1m: £100
Turnover/income between £1m and £5m: £150
Turnover/income over £5m: £250

Of course, you are always welcome to pay more as a donation to furthering ESSENCE's goals.