Membership of the Club, also known as Ordinary Membership, is open to all serving, former and retired Civil Servants of the United Kingdom, and to current, former and retired employees of Government Agencies and NDPBs (Non-Departmental Public bodies). Membership is also open to parliamentary staff, and to current, former and retired members of companies carrying out ex-Civil Service work.
Those working or who have worked in the public service rather than the Civil Service, for example for the NHS, or a local authorities may join as an Associate Member. Please ensure that you are eligible for a category of membership prior to submitting your application. If in doubt, please check our Membership FAQs or contact our Membership Team.
Associate membership is available to people who are not eligible to be an Ordinary member. Associate members are not entitled to vote or take part in the management of the Club but are otherwise entitled to all the privileges of membership.
Please note that applications for Associate membership need to be sponsored by two Ordinary members of the Club.
Partner membership is available to the wives, husbands or partners of ordinary members. Partner members are not entitled to vote or take part in the management of the club but are otherwise entitled to all the privileges of membership.
The Civil Service Club issues a birthday voucher to all members and regularly issues other money-off vouchers to members for their use in the Club. Should all these money-off vouchers be used the net cost of an annual membership of the Civil Service Club can be reduced to below zero. In addition the Club also operates a loyalty scheme where a member’s expenditure is turned into further money-off vouchers.
Ordinary Membership
There are two categories of Ordinary Membership:
- London membership is for those eligible (see above) who live and/or work in the Metropolitan or City of London police areas of London. Join now >
- Country membership is for those eligible (see above) who live and work outside of the Metropolitan and City of London police areas.
Associate Membership
Associate membership is available to people who are not eligible to be an Ordinary member. Associate members are not entitled to vote and cannot take part in the management of the Club unless they are invited to do so but are otherwise entitled to all the privileges of membership. Please note that applications for Associate membership need to be proposed and seconded (sponsored) by two Ordinary members of the Club.
Partner Membership
Partner membership is available to the wives, husbands or partners of Ordinary, Life and Associate members on the nomination of the member. Partner members are not entitled to vote or take part in the management of the club but are otherwise entitled to all the privileges of membership. If you wish to add a Partner to your existing membership, please contact the Membership Team. If you wish to make a joint application for yourself and your partner, click below.
Widows, Widowers and Bereaved Partners Membership
Widows, widowers, and bereaved partners of those who would have been eligible for Ordinary membership may also join the Club upon the nomination of an Ordinary member. They are not entitled to vote or take part in the management of the club but are otherwise entitled to all the privileges of membership.
Joining Fee
A fee of £20 will be added to the initial subscription costs. This fee will be waived in the following circumstances:
- the application is for the partner of an Ordinary or Associate member, or a widow, widower or bereaved partner of those who would have been eligible for an Ordinary membership.
- the applicant is aged under 25.
Life Membership
Life membership is available for anyone nearing or over 60 years of age and can be of the type: London, Country, Associate, or Partner.
Calculating Life Membership Fees
The online membership application form will automatically calculate the Life membership fee, the table below shows indicative rates if joining at 60 years of age. The following is for your information:
- If you are under 60 years of age, then you must add one year’s subscription for every year that you are under 60. For example if you are 58 applying for a London membership you would need to pay 2 x £63 (£126) plus 5 x £63 (£315) = £441.
- If you are over 70 on taking up Life Membership the cost of life membership is reduced by half. For example if you are 71 applying for a London Life membership you would need to pay half of 5 x £63 (£315) = £157.50.
Postal applications
For postal membership applications click the button to download the PDF.
You can then print and complete the form and return it to the address shown on the bottom of the form.
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is the preferred method of payment for subscription renewals and for which disounted rates apply.
A direct debit can only be set up from the second year of your membership and the direct debit mandate must be sent at least 3 weeks prior to the month your membership is due.
We must have an original direct debit form so it would need to be either sent to the club by post or be dropped off at Club’s Reception, digital copies are not accepted.
Evidence of eligibility
The Club’s Membership Team may ask for evidence to be provided to support your application, this may include proof of service, office location or home address.
Annual Membership as of Jan 2023
** Our subscription rates will be increasing by an average 4.28% on 1st January 2026. This is a below-inflation increase across the intervening period since the last review in January 2023.
Associate + Partner
£18
Indicative Life Membership Fees (Age 60)
** Our subscription rates will be increasing by an average 4.28% on 1st January 2026. Life membership fees will increase proportionately.
Membership FAQs
If you have any questions regarding membership, please check our frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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If you cannot find an answer to your question, please contact the Membership Team either by emailing membership@civilserviceclub.org.uk or calling 0207 930 4881
Reception
Membership application forms are also available at the Club’s reception.
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