Leeds Children's Theatre Membership Fees & Subs.
- All participants of LCT activities must be registered as members of the society, and the appropriate membership fees paid; these become due each September. This includes all children and adults performing in our plays as well as those attending our regular workshops. Unlike most societies we do not charge our members a 'show fee' for taking part (although cast members would usually be expected to buy their own copy of the script).
- The membership options & fees are listed below but if you have any questions or concerns please do get in touch with our membership secretary (Jane) or our treasurer.
- For members attending our weekly & monthly workshops there is of course the usual attendance fee to be paid on arrival. From September 2023 this will be £5 (+£4 for each additional sibling also attending)
- Please note that the current minimum age for taking part in LCT activities and productions is eight (8) years of age, but our waiting list remains open to 7 year olds.
Important information for members re their membership records (Membermojo)
Since 2017 we have been using Membermojo (online club membership software) and we encourage members of the society to update their own details online. As always, we do not share members information outside of the society and Membermojo have stated that they are fully GDPR compliant. Further information is available on the MemberMojo website here (updated 7 May 2018)
Since 2017 we have been using Membermojo (online club membership software) and we encourage members of the society to update their own details online. As always, we do not share members information outside of the society and Membermojo have stated that they are fully GDPR compliant. Further information is available on the MemberMojo website here (updated 7 May 2018)
Again, there will be no increase this year to the price of membership subscriptions, which are now due and cover memberships between September 2024 and August 2025.
Full Membership * Ordinary members (aged 16+)
£30 pa
Student Membership, in full time education (aged 7-19)
£20 pa (plus £5 for DBS fees if applicable)* for the first child in a family,
We offer a £5 discount on membership for each additional child in the family.
Honorary Life Membership * (aged 70+ with/or 35+ continuous years membership)
FOC (DBS may be required, depending on member's active involvement)
Associate Membership available for active but ad-hoc, adult members e.g. Stage Managers, & some production personnel)
£15 for 4 months (i.e. this covers the DBS admin. fee that we pay to NODA)
Guest Membership is for single one off occasions in exceptional circumstances, e.g. guest facilitators at workshops
FOC but must be approved by the Child Protection Officer.
Registered Chaperone membership is Honorary, FOC for adults (must be over 18) who have volunteered to undertake registration with the local authority in order to benefit “Leeds Children’s Theatre” by volunteering to chaperone our younger members without charge, for the society’s benefit.
FOC, and Leeds Children's Theatre agrees to cover the cost of LCC registration fees.
* Only full members have voting rights at the AGM/EGM
All levels of membership become due at the AGM each year, payable at the start of September. Jane Curtin is our Membership Secretary.
Full Membership * Ordinary members (aged 16+)
£30 pa
Student Membership, in full time education (aged 7-19)
£20 pa (plus £5 for DBS fees if applicable)* for the first child in a family,
We offer a £5 discount on membership for each additional child in the family.
Honorary Life Membership * (aged 70+ with/or 35+ continuous years membership)
FOC (DBS may be required, depending on member's active involvement)
Associate Membership available for active but ad-hoc, adult members e.g. Stage Managers, & some production personnel)
£15 for 4 months (i.e. this covers the DBS admin. fee that we pay to NODA)
Guest Membership is for single one off occasions in exceptional circumstances, e.g. guest facilitators at workshops
FOC but must be approved by the Child Protection Officer.
Registered Chaperone membership is Honorary, FOC for adults (must be over 18) who have volunteered to undertake registration with the local authority in order to benefit “Leeds Children’s Theatre” by volunteering to chaperone our younger members without charge, for the society’s benefit.
FOC, and Leeds Children's Theatre agrees to cover the cost of LCC registration fees.
* Only full members have voting rights at the AGM/EGM
All levels of membership become due at the AGM each year, payable at the start of September. Jane Curtin is our Membership Secretary.
Extract from Leeds Children's Theatre constitution (as amended 16 July 2024)
3. MEMBERSHIP
a) Full membership shall be open to all who attained the age of 16 (sixteen) at their last birthday. Only full members have voting rights at the AGM/EGM.
b) Student membership shall be open to all those in full time education and are aged between 8 & 19 years of age. This level of membership does not provide any entitlement to voting rights at the AGM/EGM.
c) Honorary Life Membership and Vice-Presidencies may be conferred only on the recommendation of the General Committee.
d) All members of long standing and recognised service to “Children’s Theatre”, upon reaching their 70th (seventieth) birthday &/or have 35+ years of continuous membership, may be invited by the Executive Committee to accept Honorary Life membership.
e) All Full and Adult membership shall be subject to the approval of the Executive and the General Committee and Children’s Theatre’s Child Protection Officer, without exception.
f) The Executive Committee reserves the right to request that appropriate DBS checks be carried out on any member aged 16 years and over. Failure to comply may result in the withdrawl of membership without refund of any subscription payments made.
g) Associate membership shall be open to any individual who is actively involved with the society on an ad-hoc basis, at a reduced subscription rate that is 50% of the standard annual rate. Associate membership is a limited membership and lasts for a maximum period of 4 (four) months, but can be transferred to full membership status upon payment of the remaining subscription fee for that year. Associate members must be approved by the Executive (incl. the Child Protection Officer) and have undertaken an enhanced DBS check which meets the satisfaction of the Society’s Child Protection Officer. Associate members will not be entitled to vote although they may attend committee meetings during their 4 (four) months membership period.
h) All participants in “Children’s Theatre” activities shall be members except in exceptional circumstances, and must be approved by the Child Protection Officer. Any individual meeting this criterion will be designated temporary Guest Member status and will pay no subscription fee nor be entitled to any voting rights. Entitlement to all or any other membership benefits will be temporary and at the discretion of the Executive committee.
i) Registered Chaperone membership is only available to those adults who have volunteered to undertake registration with the local authority in order to benefit “Children’s Theatre” by volunteering to chaperone our young members without charge for the society’s benefit. This is an honorary role, and as such there are no subscription fees payable by registered chaperones so long as their registration status is valid. The society will also offer to cover the registration fee every 3 (three) years. Registered Chaperone membership status is designed for individuals who are involved with the society for the sole purpose of chaperoning – they are not entitled to any voting rights unless they become Full Members.
j) The annual subscription shall be determined at the Annual General Meeting.
k) The annual subscription shall become due and payable on the first day of September.
l) Adult membership shall be considered to have ceased if the subscription remains unpaid for more than three months after it is due (1st December).
m) Only full members shall be allowed to hold office and vote in the affairs of the “Children’s Theatre”.
3. MEMBERSHIP
a) Full membership shall be open to all who attained the age of 16 (sixteen) at their last birthday. Only full members have voting rights at the AGM/EGM.
b) Student membership shall be open to all those in full time education and are aged between 8 & 19 years of age. This level of membership does not provide any entitlement to voting rights at the AGM/EGM.
c) Honorary Life Membership and Vice-Presidencies may be conferred only on the recommendation of the General Committee.
d) All members of long standing and recognised service to “Children’s Theatre”, upon reaching their 70th (seventieth) birthday &/or have 35+ years of continuous membership, may be invited by the Executive Committee to accept Honorary Life membership.
e) All Full and Adult membership shall be subject to the approval of the Executive and the General Committee and Children’s Theatre’s Child Protection Officer, without exception.
f) The Executive Committee reserves the right to request that appropriate DBS checks be carried out on any member aged 16 years and over. Failure to comply may result in the withdrawl of membership without refund of any subscription payments made.
g) Associate membership shall be open to any individual who is actively involved with the society on an ad-hoc basis, at a reduced subscription rate that is 50% of the standard annual rate. Associate membership is a limited membership and lasts for a maximum period of 4 (four) months, but can be transferred to full membership status upon payment of the remaining subscription fee for that year. Associate members must be approved by the Executive (incl. the Child Protection Officer) and have undertaken an enhanced DBS check which meets the satisfaction of the Society’s Child Protection Officer. Associate members will not be entitled to vote although they may attend committee meetings during their 4 (four) months membership period.
h) All participants in “Children’s Theatre” activities shall be members except in exceptional circumstances, and must be approved by the Child Protection Officer. Any individual meeting this criterion will be designated temporary Guest Member status and will pay no subscription fee nor be entitled to any voting rights. Entitlement to all or any other membership benefits will be temporary and at the discretion of the Executive committee.
i) Registered Chaperone membership is only available to those adults who have volunteered to undertake registration with the local authority in order to benefit “Children’s Theatre” by volunteering to chaperone our young members without charge for the society’s benefit. This is an honorary role, and as such there are no subscription fees payable by registered chaperones so long as their registration status is valid. The society will also offer to cover the registration fee every 3 (three) years. Registered Chaperone membership status is designed for individuals who are involved with the society for the sole purpose of chaperoning – they are not entitled to any voting rights unless they become Full Members.
j) The annual subscription shall be determined at the Annual General Meeting.
k) The annual subscription shall become due and payable on the first day of September.
l) Adult membership shall be considered to have ceased if the subscription remains unpaid for more than three months after it is due (1st December).
m) Only full members shall be allowed to hold office and vote in the affairs of the “Children’s Theatre”.
