Membership of the charity is for 2 people living at the same address.

NCT offer an 18 month Membership – for £48 or £8 per quarter by direct debit or 12 months membership at £40 or £10 per quarter by direct debit.

NCT offer reduced price membership at £10 per annum. Individuals are eligible for this if they receive Employment Support Allowance or tax credits (excluding child tax credits alone).

If you become a volunteer your membership renewal goes down to £26 at your next renewal for as long as you volunteer.

You will receive your membership card within two weeks. If you want to pay for your membership by direct debit either download and print the Direct debit form - from the related documents box. Alternatively please contact the Supporter Relations team on 0844 243 7000 or email supporterrelations@nct.org.uk with your address and we will send a form to you.

Don’t forget, if you can, tick the Gift Aid box as it means NCT can get the most out of your membership donation at no extra cost to you.

If you are already a member or volunteer you can amend or update your contact details or offer to become a volunteer using the manage box below.

What are the benefits TO YOU of becoming a member of NCT?   

1.          Quarterly NCT magazine – our nationally-recognised membership magazine packed full of informative articles from pregnancy through to early parenthood. This is supplemented with regular e-newsletters a further 8 times per annum.

2.          Regular newsletters from your local NCT branch - find out about local parent and baby events and support groups in your area

3.          Meet new friends through your local NCT branch – wherever you live, we have a branch in your area where you can meet other parents going through the same life changes as you.   Many of our members make life long friends through their local NCT branch

4.          Exclusive discounts from NCT shop  www.nctshop.co.uk   and also our new Eco Range www.ecoutlet.co.uk to help you budget for baby and all profits are used to fund NCT’s work with parents.

5.          Early entry to NCT Nearly New Sales – the cost of kitting out your child for the first five years can run into thousands of pounds.   NCT Nearly New Sales are the perfect solution – and as members you get early entry – top quality baby and childrens clothes and equipment at bargain prices

6.          Free access to the NCT House Swap Register http://ncthouseswap.ning.com Holidays are expensive and finding suitable baby-friendly accommodation can be a hit and miss experience.   NCT’s Houseswap Register has been running for over 20 years and enables you to swap your home with other registered members.   You can enjoy a low cost holiday safe in the knowledge that it will be kitted out to meet the needs of your little ones

7.          Becoming a member is a way of saying YES to supporting parents – NCT represents the needs and priorities of parents across the UK, at both Government and local policy levels, to ensure continued improvements in parent services.   Your membership also helps NCT to continue to deliver services such as our busy helplines and to support disadvantaged parents through a range of practical outreach projects.  

8.          Partners join for no extra cost – your partner can be a joint member at no extra cost so why not both sign up today

Your voice, opinions, ideas and suggestions are valued and very much welcomed by NCT, so join today and help make the UK a better place for parents!

Members say...

“The NCT was instrumental in helping me overcome postnatal depression. Being involved with my local branch helped me improve my self esteem and confidence”
 Cathy, Darlington

“Realising that being a new father, you also had so much choice. And that being a father is more than being just a breadwinner etc, but being a dad”
 Daraius, Central Scotland

“NCT is one of the greatest practitioners and organisations in the field in the country”
Stephen O’Brien, Shadow Minister for Health