How much does it cost?
All Red Rope charges are scaled according to your income. This keeps membership very affordable for low‑paid or unwaged members, while still offering great value for those on higher incomes.
Membership runs until the end of December. Anyone joining or renewing from November 2025 onward receives a full year’s membership until the end of December 2026.
New members joining online after July 1st receive a 50% reduction.
Your annual subscription (“Annual Sub”) is based on your relevant income — see below for how to calculate it.
NOTE: These rates apply to 2026 membership.
| Relevant Income | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 | Band 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | up to £180 | up to £275 | up to £400 | up to £615 | £616 and above |
| Monthly | up to £780 | up to £1192 | up to £1733 | up to £2665 | £2666 and above |
| Annual Sub | £15 | £23 | £34 | £48 | £60 |
What’s my ‘Relevant Income’?
To calculate your subscription, work out your weekly or monthly relevant income and check your band in the table above.
How to work out your relevant income
- Include all income from all sources — wages, benefits, child benefit, tax credits, savings interest, rent from lodgers/sub‑tenants.
- Include housing benefit up to £75/week (£325/month).
- Deduct tax and National Insurance only (not pensions, SAYE, mortgage repayments, etc.).
- One parent/carer per family may deduct £20/week (£87/month) for dependents.
- If income varies, total the last 3 months and divide by 13 (weekly) or 3 (monthly).
- Then find your band and your annual membership charge.
To Join Online
Visit our Join page to pay online via WebCollect or download the paper form.
Renewing your Membership
The membership year runs from January to December. You will receive a renewal reminder by email when it is time to renew.
Members renewing from December onward receive a full year’s membership until the end of December the following year.