This page answers questions about subscriptions. If you have a question that isn't answered here please email ArtServe Finance 

Why is an annual subscription necessary?
Members' subscriptions are by far our largest source of income. ArtServe receives no grants or subsidies.

When are subscriptions due?
Our financial year runs from 1 September to 31 August, and all subscriptions are due on the 1 September each year. If you pay by annual standing order (or online banking regular payment) your payment date should be for the 1 September.

If I join part way through the year can my subscription be pro-rated?
Currently we don't offer a pro-rata subscription option.

Is there a concessionary rate?
There is no longer a concessionary rate.

Lapsed and cancelled membership

Cancelling your membership
If you want to cancel your membership, please let us know rather than just allowing it to lapse.
If you haven't paid the subscription for the current year your membership will cease immediately. If you have already paid for the current year your membership will lapse at the end of the year (31 August) unless you request otherwise.

When your membership ceases you will also be removed from our email newsletter mailing list unless you request otherwise. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of how long we retain your personal information.

Lapsed membership
If your membership has lapsed for non-payment please email finance and let us know what you want to do. We will happily reinstate your membership as soon as we receive your payment. There is no need to complete a new membership form if your membership lapsed recently and your personal details haven't changed.

How much does corporate membership cost?
The annual subscription for corporate members is also £25. It may be preferable for membership to be in the name of an individual rather than an organisation: either way, we only record one contact point for all ArtServe purposes.

What happens if more than one member of a household joins?
We don't have a separate membership category for couples or other multi-member households. 

Each individual can log in to this website providing they have their own email address.

If one member of the household has signed a Gift Aid declaration then payment should be made by that person (or else from joint funds). For Gift Aid purposes the whole payment can be regarded as that individual's subscription.

Can I make a donation over and above the subscription rate?
Many members pay more than the basic subscription and such additional support is much appreciated. Your entire payment qualifies for Gift Aid if appropriate.

Do subscriptions qualify for Gift Aid?
If you are a UK taxpayer then under current HMRC rules all payments, including the basic subscription, qualify for Gift Aid. Your Gift Aid declaration will be an enduring declaration covering all future subscription payments. You can cancel your declaration at any time, for example if you cease to be a taxpayer.
Download the form here
Please note online Gift Aid declaration is not currently available.

Can I pay for more than one year at a time?

You are very welcome to do this, but please make your intentions absolutely clear when you pay, otherwise any amount over and above the current subscription rate will be treated as an additional donation for the current year.

How can I pay?
You can pay by direct bank transfer, by cheque, by debit/credit card (via PayPal), or from your PayPal account. For further details please see Becoming a member (new members) or Renew your membership (existing members).