Membership

How Do I Become a Member?

We like to have a chat with you first to get to know you better and make sure you know which level of membership would suit you best. Please contact us for a chat before signing up for membership. We also want to make sure that We Are Wakefield is the right organisation for you before you make that decision.

When you want to become a member, you simply complete the online membership form HERE.

Membership entitles you to 11 First Friday networking events per year including breakfast, 2 hours networking, with key speaker and the chance to book a pop-up stall at events to promote your brand.

You will be able to submit content to our fortnightly newsletter, attend evening social events and free business/personal development sessions.

Membership can be paid annually by BACS or Direct Debit or monthly Direct Debit*.

We Are Wakefield Membership Packages

Standard Membership:

£350 + VAT – INDIVIDUAL – one attendee

£550 + VAT – TEAM – up to 3 attendees

Standard Membership entitles you to 11 First Friday networking events per year including breakfast, 2 hours networking with key speaker and the chance to book a pop-up stall at events to promote your brand and engage closely with other members.

You will be able to submit content to our fortnightly newsletter, attend evening social events and free business/personal development sessions for you and your team.

You will be presented with a We Are Wakefield membership plaque to display at your premises.

Membership can be paid annually by BACS or Direct Debit or monthly Direct Debit.

SEE A FULL LIST OF OUR MEMBERS HERE

NEW FOR 2023 – Supporter Level £1000 + VAT:

Standard Team Membership plus:

* multiple representatives at First Friday events (max 3 per event)

*your logo will be placed above the members list under “ Supporters of WAW” on the website rather than just in the current members list. This will be hyperlinked to your website.

*Separate “Ambassadors & Supporters” page on the website with a paragraph of information about you and links to your website.

* Logo to feature on the footer of every newsletter and member publication from WAW.

* Priority ticket access for WAW events including the Wakefield Business Awards along with your logo listed in the awards brochure as a WAW “Supporter”.

* 5% Discounted tickets for WAW paid events such as quiz nights, business luncheons, dining events (not including Business Awards)

WAW SUPPORTER LEVEL SILVER LOGO TO USE AS EMAIL SIGNATURE & GRAPHIC TO USE ON YOUR WEBSITE

New for 2023 – Ambassador Level £2000 + VAT – restricted to 8 Ambassadors:

Standard Team Membership Plus:

* multiple representatives at First Friday events (max 3 per event)

*your logo will be priority placed above the members & supporters list under “Ambassadors of WAW” on the website rather than just in the current members list. This will be hyperlinked to your website.

*Separate “Ambassadors & Supporters” page on the website with a paragraph of information about you and a link to your website – this can be updated monthly to reflect events or news stories if content provided.

* Logo to feature on the footer of every newsletter and publication from WAW.

* One key speaker slot per year (if required) at a WAW First Friday event.

* Individual Award Sponsorship at The Wakefield Business Awards (categories to be offered by WAW) – value £300. OR £300 discount on higher level sponsorship at the awards.

* Logo featured in Wakefield Business Awards brochure as WAW Ambassador giving an enhanced profile at this prestigious event.

*Logo featured on the inaugural Wakefield’s Yorkshire Business Luncheon promotions (15 March 2023)

* Priority on WAW event tickets and sponsorship options.

* 10% Discounted tickets for WAW paid events such as quiz nights, business luncheons, dining events. (not including Business Awards).

*Bespoke Ambassador Level We Are Wakefield plaque to display at your premises.

BESPOKE WAW AMBASSADOR LEVEL GOLD LOGO TO USE AS EMAIL SIGNATURE & GRAPHIC TO USE ON YOUR WEBSITE

Why be part of the Wakefield District’s largest business community?

Along with all the usual benefits of regularly meeting with other local businesses from a wide variety of sectors, you will be supporting the largest, collaborative business community in the Wakefield District. We Are Wakefield is a not-for-profit organisation which exists for the benefit of its members.

The funds from Supporter and Ambassador Level memberships will be used to deliver free business and personal development sessions for member businesses. Your branding and level of support will be publicised at these sessions. Your team members will have access to attend the sessions. You may wish to contribute experience/mentoring to other businesses as part of your involvement. The revenue will allow us to continue adding value to the WAW membership and supporting our members to thrive.

You will have an increased presence within the local business community and working within the local economy. Access to local suppliers can encourage shorter lead times and a lower Carbon Footprint. Access to local third sector organisations.

Improved access to local recruitment via the WAW platforms and increased local profile.

Annual Corporate Membership

£2000 + VAT	We Are Wakefield Ambassador
£1000 + VAT	We Are Wakefield Supporter
£550 + VAT	Team Membership – up to 3 attendees
£350 + VAT	Individual Membership – 1 attendee
£100 + VAT	First year start-up (6-month initial membership) – *monthly DD not available on this option

Charity Membership


£300/£410 + VAT	Annual revenue turnover £200,000 + (1 attendee/up to 3 attendees)
£150/£260 + VAT	Annual revenue turnover £0-£199,999 (1 attendee/up to 3 attendees)

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