Club membership and coaching each have three price points: Supported, Standard and Supporter. Everyone gets exactly the same thing whichever rate they choose.
Pick the rate that best reflects your current financial situation. Try to choose the highest rate you can comfortably afford without putting yourself in hardship. You don't need to explain or justify your choice, I trust you. The descriptions below are there to help you decide, not to test you.
How the sliding scale works
SUPPORTER RATE
"I have enough, and I can help make this more accessible for others."
You might choose Supporter if several of these feel true:
You can comfortably cover your basic needs and still have money for wants.
You can afford holidays or weekends away every year or multiple times a year.
You can save most months, and/or have savings or investments.
You can eat out, order takeaway, buy new clothes or pay for hobbies without much stress.
Your housing feels secure.
A surprise expense of around £200 to £300 would be annoying but manageable.
Choosing Supporter directly subsidises the Supported rate and the free spots, and keeps Queer Runnings sustainable.
STANDARD RATE
"I’m doing mostly ok, but I do have to think about money."
You might choose Supporter if several of these feel true:
You can usually cover your basic needs (rent, food, bills) each month.
You can manage occasional holidays or trips, but they take planning or saving.
You can sometimes afford things like eating out, hobbies or new clothes, but not all at once and not all the time.
You can put a bit into savings most months.
A surprise expense of around £200 to £300 would be stressful but doable with some juggling.
This is the rate that reflects the true cost of running the club and helps keep it going long-term.
SUPPORTED RATE
"Money is tight and I couldn’t afford this at the standard rate, but I can make it work at this level"
You might choose Supported if several of these feel true:
You can cover your basic needs, but only with careful budgeting.
You don't usually have very much (or any) money left over at the end of the month.
You have little to no savings, and putting money aside most months isn't realistic.
The Standard rate would feel too heavy or unrealistic, but Supported feels manageable if you prioritise it.
A surprise expense of around £100 to £200 would be quite stressful and might mean cutting back elsewhere.
The Supported rate is there so people who aren't fully financially comfortable, but who can realistically prioritise this, still have access.
What if I can't afford even the Supported rate?
I hold a small number of free or very low-cost spots for people on a very low or no income, or who rely on state or disability benefits. If that's you, get in touch through the contact page and we can talk about options.
Can I change my rate later?
Yes. If your circumstances change in either direction, just message me and I'll switch you over. You don't need to give a reason.