All RADAR members are eligible to apply for Opportunities for Volunteering funding.
At its heart, RADAR is a network of disability organisations and individuals, playing a key role at the centre of the disability movement
Who we are
· The UK’s leading independent pan-disability organisation of disabled people
· A network of disabled people and 400 disability organisations
· A key influencer within Westminster and Whitehall
· A driver of change
RADAR's vision is of a society where human difference is routinely anticipated, expertly accommodated and positively celebrated.
Our mission is to promote change by empowering disabled people to achieve our rights and expectations and by influencing the way that we, as disabled people, are viewed as members of society.
Why should you join us?
Formed in 1977, RADAR works to further the rights of disabled people. We campaign for change within Westminster and Whitehall and amongst the general public by launching our own campaigns to promote equality for all disabled people.
Becoming a member of RADAR will provide you with unparalleled opportunities to network with like-minded organisations and individuals to develop your thinking and keep you up to date with the latest developments in disability and the wider policy environment.
Recent RADAR successes in conjunction with the disability community
- Published Doing Work Differently, written by and for disabled people, aimed at people with an impairment or long-term health condition who want to find or keep work
- Organised an Independent Living rally of 10 Downing Street with National Centre for Independent Living, Scope and the Disability Rights Commission
- Co-ran with the Disability Rights Commission a programme to support disabled people’s leadership, which was very positively evaluated
- Engaged over thirty Black and Minority Ethnic groups to make our priorities more representative of the BME community
- Supported the implementation of the Disability Equality Duty including effective involvement of disabled people
- Changed the terms of the debate on Welfare Reform to focus on the social model of disability
- Worked with partners to develop ways to support people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to gain and retain employment
- Published Assisted Dying: The Facts which was influential in defeating the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill
Membership
Standard membership is open to individuals and voluntary or community organisations.
- Individuals can join for a flat rate.
- Membership fees for organisations are based on the total annual income of the organisation.
Membership Plus
Membership Plus is open to all organisations, including commercial organisations, who would like extra benefits from their membership package and who would like to actively get involved in the work of RADAR.
What do I get?
Membership
· New Bulletin magazine - our magazine continues to shape the national agenda, and receive excellent feedback from our members. You will receive this six times a year.
· Membership Matters - our newsletter provides you with legislative and parliamentary updates. You will receive this four times a year.
· Regular news and updates by email – keeping you informed of latest news in the disability sector and providing opportunities for you to get involved.
· One complementary National Key Scheme key – giving access to a network of over 7000 accessible toilet facilities UK wide. This is available on request.
· Free RADAR publications - including If Only I’d Known That A Year Ago, Holidays in Britain and Ireland and the National Key Scheme Guide. These are available on request.
· Access to the bulk publication order scheme - an excellent way of extending benefits to individual members of your organisation.
· One free place at a RADAR regional forum of your choice – this is an opportunities to question key decision-makers, to network with others, and to receive important information and updates within the sector.
· Opportunities to campaign locally and nationally – you can join the RADAR Change Network for free and get involved in local and national campaigning.
· Voting rights at the RADAR AGM
Membership Plus
Membership Plus members get all the benefits of being a standard member*, but get exclusive access to a range of additional benefits
· A free seat at the RADAR People of the Year Awards (worth £230) – this is RADAR’s flagship event that that celebrates, recognises, and honours individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the furtherance of human rights for disabled people.
· An invite to the exclusive VIP reception at the RADAR People of the Year Awards.
· 5 free copies of RADAR publications (on request)
· Additional further discounts under the bulk publication order scheme
· 10 additional copies of New Bulletin
· 5 free places at a RADAR regional forum of your choice
* voting rights only apply to voluntary organisations and individuals
How much does it cost?
There are seven different types of membership at RADAR. Please contact nisha.patel@radar.org.uk for more details:
Membership Type
Individual Membership - £25.00 - Open to all individuals
Organisational Membership (Band A) - £25.00 - Open to voluntary/community organisations with a total income under £10,000
Organisational Membership (Band B) - £52.00 - Open to voluntary/community organisations with a total income between £10,000 and £100,000
Organisational Membership (Band C) - £76.00 - Open to voluntary/community organisations with a total income between £100,000 and £500,000
Organisational Membership (Band D) - £155.00 - Open to voluntary/community organisations with a total income between £500,000 and £1,000,000
Organisational Membership (Band E) - £249.00 - Open to voluntary/community organisations with a total income over £1,000,000
Membership Plus - £590.00 - No eligibility criteria
We need your support to improve the lives of disabled people. We look forward to welcoming you to our network.
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