Bectu Subscriptions 2023

Philippa Childs, BectuWe know that times are difficult right now, with prices increasing and bills going up on an almost daily basis. That’s why I’m really pleased to be able to share some good news with you about the cost of your Bectu membership.

As you will know, Bectu is now part of Prospect union, which has brought many advantages in being part of a bigger organisation.

At this year’s Prospect National Conference it was decided to reduce some of the Bectu banded subscriptions for our lower paid members and to introduce a subscription cap of £29.17 per month from 1 January 2023, reducing it from £33.33 for all those earning over £35,000.

Those earning between £12,500 and £20,000 on the banded subscription structure will also see a reduction in your subscriptions.

For those earning between £20,000 and £35,000 we are pleased to confirm that there will be no increase to your subscription, subject to any increase in earnings.

If you’re being impacted by these changes and pay by Direct Debit we’ll be writing to you soon to notify you of this change. If you currently pay above £29.17 through your payroll then you should see this change in your payslip by the end of January 2023.

See below for the new banded rates from 1 January 2023

Gross annual earnings / Monthly subscription / Annual subscription

  • (£12,501 – £15,000) / £10.00 per month / £120.00 per annum
  • (£15,001 – £17,500) / £11.25 per month / £135.00 per annum
  • (£17,501 – £20,000) / £13.33 per month / £159.96 per annum
  • (£20,001 – £22,500) / £16.66 per month / £199.92 per annum
  • (£22,501 – £25,000) / £18.75 per month / £225.00 per annum
  • (£25,001 – £27,500) / £20.83 per month / £249.96 per annum
  • (£27,501 – £30,000) / £22.92 per month / £275.04 per annum
  • (£30,001 – £32,500) / £25.00 per month / £300.00 per annum
  • (£32,501 – £35,000) / £27.08 per month / £324.96 per annum
  • (£35,001 and over) / £29.17 per month / £350.04 per annum

Those of you who pay your subscriptions through payroll deductions will continue to pay 1% of salary up to the new cap of £29.17.

Thank you for being a Bectu member. We look forward to continuing to support you in your career and working life.