Become a member

Our membership is a vital part of achieving our vision of giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish.

Our membership is a vital part of achieving our vision of giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish. We are a multi-disciplinary network of people who bring knowledge, skills, and experience from every part of the children’s sector

Member magazine

Our biannual Children in Scotland magazine provides a space for reflection and conversation, sharing in-depth information around the projects and people shaping the future of the Scottish children’s sector

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Training and events

We offer free and discounted events to our members, covering everything from training webinars to policy forum meetings. These events allow our members to meet, providing opportunities for collaboration and discourse.

Events
Discounts

Our members receive multiple discounts on our services and activities, including online learning courses, commissioned training, advertising opportunities, and consultancy services.
Digital network

All of our members gain the benefit of being part of our digital network. They receive: our weekly e-newsletter; our monthly members news bulletin; access to our Member Group on LinkedIn which provides an online space to connect and converse.
Free recruitment advertising

Our membership brings together organisations and professionals from across the children’s sector. We offer all our members free advertising on a member recruitment section of our website. This is in addition to discounts on advertising in our weekly eNews Update.

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A platform in the sector

As a trusted voice in the children’s sector, Children in Scotland is uniquely placed to highlight the experiences and perspectives of our members. Whether through our guest blog, media connections, or networking events, joining our membership gives you the opportunity to be heard and make meaningful connections.
Member forum meetings

Our member forums have been developed to meet the different needs of the children’s sector workforce while also providing the opportunity to bring members together with the ambition of influencing policy and practice. Our regular meetings are free to attend for all members.

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Input on consultations

We regularly respond to consultations and include contributions from a range of different sources including children and young people and our members. This provides us with a broad perspective and balanced view while giving our members the opportunity to influence policy and legislation that affects children and families.

Read Our Responses

The wide membership and remit of Children in Scotland allows us to keep informed about policy and practice across disciplines. We are valued partners in the drive to create the ‘good childhood’ we all want for Scotland’s children.

Vivien Thomson

Social Work Scotland

From campaigning to make children’s voices heard in the rooms where decisions happen, to making sure the needs of young people are remembered in Scotland’s policy landscape, working together for the benefit of Scotland’s children is a privilege. We know that there are children who are freer and happier because of the work of Children in Scotland over the last 30 years, and we look forward to continuing to work together going forwards.

Dr Marsha Scott

Scottish Women’s Aid

Membership pricing 2025/26

Individuals

Professional and individual supporters: £80
Concessions (retired, students, unemployed): £60

Organisations: voluntary organisations, professional and statutory bodies

Income < £50,000: Free
Income £50,000 to £250,000: £110
Income £250,000 to £1 million: £235
Income £1 million to £2 million: £545
Income > £2 million: £750

Education sector

Primary schools / nurseries / after school / sports clubs / libraries: £85
Secondary / independent / private schools: £110
Further education: £120

Health sector

Health boards / NHS Trusts: £485

Local Authorities

Please contact the membership team for a bespoke quote.

Apply now

Be part of Scotland’s leading children’s sector organisation now, and fill in an application form today.

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