Membership

FAQs

Welcome to the Conservative Party Membership FAQs

Members are at the heart of our Party, shaping everything we do. Without Members, we couldn't implement our clear plan, take bold action and secure a brighter future.

Please find below some frequently asked questions, but if your query is not answered, please do contact us at membership@conservatives.com. Thank you.

How you will benefit as a Member of the Conservative Party:

Help us win the next General Election

All of your subscription goes towards our campaigns.

Get the latest from inside the Party

With regular member updates and exclusive member invites.

Choose candidates and vote in leadership elections

So you can choose the people you want to represent you.

Influence Party policy

By joining the Conservative Policy Forum. Because your ideas matter.

Take part in our campaign groups

Like the Conservative Women’s Organisation or the Young Conservatives. Meet like-minded people and make a difference to our country.

Connect with local Conservatives

As a member, you’ll become part of your local Association. Support local campaigns and attend social events with members just like you.

Come to Conference

Join our MPs, councillors and activists in the biggest event of the Conservative calendar.

Stand for election

Members have the opportunity to stand for election as Conservatives. So if you decide that you want to take part in our democracy, you can!

Under 26

£10 per year

Standard Party membership – and all associated benefits – is offered at a special £10 rate to those aged under 26.

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£39 per year

Members play an active role in the Party, can attend our annual Conference and receive voting rights in Party elections after 3 months of Membership. All from £39 per year or just £3.50 per month.

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Armed Forces

£25 per year

Standard Party Membership – and all associated benefits – is offered at a reduced rate for serving and former members of our Armed Forces.

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How do I pay for my membership?

Standard annual membership is £39, but we offer reduced rates to serving or former members of our Armed Forces (£25) and those under the age of 26 (£10). We also offer the option to pay for Standard membership by monthly instalments of £3.50, at a small premium to cover administrative costs of processing the monthly instalments.

The easiest way to pay is via our website https://membership.conservatives.com/membership/Levels.

Alternatively, payment can be made over the phone at 020 7984 8036 by a credit / debit card or via Direct Debit.

If you wish to pay by cheque, please make it payable to The Conservative Party and send it to the following address: The Membership Department, CCHQ, 4 Matthew Parker Street, London, SW1H 9HQ. Please ensure all cheques are accompanied with your full name and address.

Local Conservative Associations also accept membership payments – please contact them for further information on this.

How do I renew my membership?

You can renew your membership online at https://membership.conservatives.com/Membership/Renew or by telephone on 020 7984 8036. You will need a renewal code and your membership number which can be found on your renewal email or letter. 

If you cannot locate your renewal code and you have an email address linked to your membership, please click https://membership.conservatives.com/Membership/Renew, scroll to where it says "Forgotten your details?". Then click "Go here", enter your name and address details, and an email will be sent to you containing your renewal details. If you do not see an email within 5 minutes, please check your junk email folder.

If you do not have an email address linked to your membership please email the membership department at membership@conservatives.com or call 020 7984 8036 to receive your renewal code.

Renewal prices will be communicated directly to members at the time of renewal.

How can I update my contact details?

Please email the Membership Department at membership@conservatives.com stating your membership number and old and new contact details and we will update our records. For Association transfers, please see below.

How can I transfer my membership to a different area/Association?

To transfer between Associations, the request must come directly from the Member to the Membership Department at CCHQ. Please email the Membership Department at membership@conservatives.com quoting your membership number and the Association you wish to transfer to. Please note that membership is subject to the approval of local Associations and we cannot action this request until the new Association has approved this. 

Members can only transfer Association once per membership year.

Can I be a member of multiple Associations?

Yes. To arrange this, please contact the Membership Department on 0207 984 8036. Additional memberships incur the standard membership fee – for further information on the cost, please see our pricing plan.

I live abroad. Can I be a member of the Conservative Party?

Yes. Overseas residents are invited to join Conservatives Abroad and will be entitled to all the benefits of Party membership. Your membership will be administered by Cities of London and Westminster Conservative Association and you will be put in contact with your local branch. To join please click here.

When can I expect to receive my membership card?

You can expect to receive a membership card within 28 days. If this has not been received within 28 days, please contact membership@conservatives.com. Please be assured that you will never be asked to produce a membership card to prove your membership.

How do I resign my membership of the Conservative Party?

Please email the Membership Department at membership@conservatives.com, stating your request to resign, and quoting your membership number and full name and address. We will then action this and confirm.

Why am I not receiving email communications from the Conservative Party?

First, please check your junk/spam folders. However, we may not hold your current email address. Please email the Membership Department at membership@conservatives.com stating your preferred email address, membership number, full name and address and stating that you are happy to receive email communications from us.

How do I stop receiving email communications from the Conservative Party?

To unsubscribe from future emails please use the 'Unsubscribe' link in any email communication we send you. For any other question regarding communication permissions or the data we hold about you, please contact our Data Protection Team at dataprotection@conservatives.com.