Frequently Asked Questions
| Why join? | What does it cost? |
| What do I get for my money? | Do I have to join? |
| What do I do next? | |
Why join?
- Have a fun time whilst supporting a worthy cause.
- The NCT is a unique service which gives you the opportunity to network with other parents.
- Your membership will ensure that the NCT is here to support your children when they become parents.
- Your membership will help the NCT campaign which will bring about changes for ALL parents.
- NCT members help raise the profile of parenting.
- Your membership allows the NCT to campaign on behalf of others who cannot do so for themselves.
- Membership gives you the opportunity to give something back to the NCT.
- Being a member of the NCT enables us to continue training new volunteers, teachers, breastfeeding counsellors, postnatal support workers and branch volunteers.
- Your membership allows the NCT to act as a voice for all the parents in the UK.
- Be a member to say thank you to all volunteers who have supported you through pregnancy and the experience of becoming a parent.
What does it cost?
You can join as an individual member or as a couple. The first year of membership is £36. The second and subsequent years are £26.
There is a reduced subscription of £1 for those in receipt of means tested benefit, such as Income Support
or those that are under 16 years of age (entitlement to Child Benefit does not qualify).
There are also four- and ten-year subscriptions available for £100 and £250 respectively.
Of course, additional donations are welcome!
What do I get for my money?
Apart from the satisfaction that you are supporting a good cause you will also receive the newsletter with useful and supportive articles for expectant and new parents. There is also a library of helpful and informative books relating to childcare and parenting to which you will gain access. You may even feel motivated to volunteer your time and effort to help the Hackney and Islington branch to sustain local services.
Do I have to join?
No. Anyone can sign up for classes, for example (subject to availability). But joining helps the NCT sustain the service for the benefit of all.
What do I do next?
Email the local branch at enquiries@hinct.org.uk or phone on 07005 860 128. If you want to find out more about the NCT then you can e-mail the national organisation using the link at the top or navigate to the NCT web sites using the links in the right hand panel (or click on the logo, top left).
