Do you have questions about becoming a member? We are here to help!
We are the world’s first vegan registered charity, founded in 1944. We have since grown and are currently one of the leading vegan organisations in the world. As a registered charity, we rely on our members’ support, and we are incredibly grateful to those who help fund our work.
Membership is not exclusive to vegans. Everyone is welcome! We are here to support, advise and guide anyone who is looking to pursue a vegan lifestyle. Join us for help to become vegan, or to find out why veganism is kind to animals, your health, and our planet.
We have several vegan membership options designed to suit your preferences and budget.
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Our standard membership comes in two options:
- Paper-based membership starts from £3 monthly or £36 annually.
- Eco membership starts from £2 monthly or £24 annually.
- Youth membership is FREE for anyone under the age of 26.
- Additional membership can be included for an extra 75p a month or £9 annually, per additional member. This is available for anyone living at the same address of the primary member, including family members and friends.
- Gift membership can be purchased as a gift for anyone, anywhere on their vegan journey. Gifts can be customised for vegans and non-vegans.
- Life membership is a great option if you want to show your commitment and keep things simple. This starts at £350 for Eco Life membership and £400 for Paper-based Life membership. There are discounts available for those aged 65 or over.
As a Paper-based member, you will receive a welcome pack including the latest printed edition of The Vegan magazine, a vegan recipe booklet, leaflets about other resources, plus our latest Impact Report. You will continue to receive future issues of The Vegan via post.
As an Eco-member, these items will be available online as PDFs. You will still receive your physical membership card in the post; however, you can contact our team if you would prefer not to.
Yes! We want to amplify the voices of young people in the vegan community, so if you are aged under 26, you can join The Vegan Society for free! You will receive all the discounts associated with being a member of The Vegan Society, including 20% off at The Body Shop, 10% off at Holland & Barrett and 10% off our nutritional supplement, VEG 1. Find out more here.
To continue to be a member of The Vegan Society please complete our renew membership form. Alternatively, you can contact us at [email protected].
As well as offering 1/3rd off Life Membership to members over 65, we also offer concession fees if your income is less than £29,500.
Discover the benefits of becoming a member of The Vegan Society. Everyone who joins will receive the following:
- A membership card in the post.
- Access to over 100 discounts on a variety of vegan brands including, food, clothing and beauty, as well as cafes, restaurants and much more! This includes a discount code for 15% off at The Body Shop and 10% off at Holland & Barrett. Members will also automatically receive a 10% discount on our nutritional supplement VEG 1.
- Our quarterly magazine, The Vegan, which combines journalism, interviews, recipes and more with exclusive insights into the latest news from The Vegan Society and beyond.
- Exclusive access to our in-house vegan dietitians via the Nutrition Hub. There you will find plenty of useful advice and guidance on vegan food and plant-based recipes.
- Instant access to the Members' Area of our website.
- An opportunity to shape the future of The Vegan Society at the Annual General Meeting.
- Our monthly members’ newsletter with exclusive content, competitions, and blogs.
- The chance to join a community of like-minded members who support the work of The Vegan Society.
If you selected our paper-based membership option, you will also receive a welcome pack which includes:
- The latest printed edition of The Vegan magazine
- Vegan recipe cards
- Information leaflets
Members of The Vegan Society who are aged 16 or over, and identify as dietary vegan, have the opportunity to shape our future and have their say by participating in the Annual General Meeting. Find out more about our Annual General Meeting.
Your money will go towards a variety of areas within the charity to assist with our mission to make veganism mainstream. We work across different areas to promote the vegan lifestyle. Find out more on how you can make a difference as a member.
You can pay for your membership using a credit or debit card. If you live in the UK, you can set up a Direct Debit.
Direct Debit
This is our most popular payment method, and it helps The Vegan Society keep administration costs down. Through the Direct Debit Guarantee, you are protected and have the right to cancel payments whenever you wish. You can choose to pay monthly or annually.
Credit or debit card
We use PayPal to take card payments. You will be directed to their website where you should select the option to pay by card. You do not need a PayPal login to do this. * We accept all major cards* and do not keep any card details on record.
*Please note that this may change depending on which country you are purchasing from.
We aim to dispatch cards and welcome packs within five working days. If you live outside the UK, please allow up to 15 working days. If you have not received your card or welcome pack outside these time periods, please email [email protected] or ring 0121 523 1730 and select option 4.
If your question was not answered here, then please contact us by emailing membership[at]vegansociety[dot]com where a member of the team will be happy to assist you further.
You can join today by completing our quick and simple online form. As a registered charity we rely on our members, and we are so grateful to everyone who supports us. For just £2 a month, your membership will go towards helping us to spread the word of veganism and create a world where animals are free to exist in their own right..
