Group Community Membership
Why Become a Group Community Member?
Group Community Membership gives your organisation a voice in shaping the way ACT works in the future and access to valuable resources. Join today for just £5.
What Group Community Membership Includes:
Regular E-newsletter updates
Keeping you informed about new activities, events, and our AGM.
Your voice matters
Voting rights at the AGM to help shape ACT’s future.
Access to Community HQ
Eligible groups can access our enhanced support package (see below).
Local Events
Group Activities
Community Hub
Workshops
Cost: £5 for 12 months community membership
Who can join: Local groups and organisations
Ready for Enhanced Support?
Some groups may also benefit from our Community HQ package – our enhanced support for local organisations that deliver clear community benefits. Find out if you’re eligible below.
Community HQ - Free Support for Local Groups
What is Community HQ?
We believe local groups are the heart of our community. That’s why we offer special support to clubs and organisations that make Aylesham a better place to live. Our Community HQ gives you everything you need to focus on what you do best – bringing people together.
What you get as a Community HQ member:
Access to a free meeting space
Including tea and coffee for your committee meetings.
Help with promoting your activities
Your group featured on our website with links to your own site.
A communal noticeboard
Easily share useful information with other HQ Members.
A post boxspace
A dedicated postbox in our main building for group related mail and/or deliveries.
Admin support
Access to a photocopier and printer to support you with the administration of your group.
One free Main Hall hire per year
Worth £200 for your community events or a group fundraiser.
Is Your Group Eligible?
To join Community HQ, your group needs to tick these boxes:
- Based in Aylesham and benefiting Aylesham residents
- Has a written constitution (we'll need a copy)
- Has a management committee that meets regularly
- Can provide minutes from your most recent AGM or founding meeting
- Holds Group Community Membership with Aylesham Community Trust
- Ideally has a bank account in the group's name (helpful but not essential)
Ready to Apply?
If your group meets these criteria and you’d like to join Community HQ, get in touch with us / apply here. We’re here to support the groups that support our community.
Email: info@aylesham.org.uk
Phone: 01304 842826