From 1st April 2025 we will be implementing a compulsory membership fee. We have tiers to suit all income levels, starting at £1 per month and including a pay-as-you-feel tier. Apply for membership, and then you can set up a regular payment at your induction.
| Tier | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Low-waged/unwaged | For those on lower incomes. If the higher tiers are a struggle, we’d rather you be a member and pay less. | £1-£9 per month, pay as you feel. |
| Waged | For those who have a steady income or can otherwise comfortably contribute to Machspace. | £10 per month. |
| Supporter | For those who are able to contribute more to give Machspace more resilience and financial security, support lower-earning members, contribute to space improvements, etc. | £15-30 per month. |
We won’t ask for proof of your income, and you can move between tiers without checking with us if your financial situation changes.
What you get
Regardless of how much you pay, your membership comes with:
- 24/7 access to Machspace with your key fob (except for occasional and infrequent private events, like director meetings)
- Use of all of the equipment in Machspace (including training for any equipment that requires training)
- Use of all of the art, craft and stationery materials on a pay-as-you-feel basis, starting at £0
- Access to drinks and snacks in the kitchen on a pay-as-you-feel basis, starting at £0
- The ability to bring one guest aged 11 or older into Machspace
- Free wifi
You can use Machspace to work, make things, socialise, or just relax.
Ways to pay
Bank transfer/standing order
This one is our favourite, because there are no transfer fees – 100% of your contribution goes to Machspace. Please email us for our bank details, or check your induction welcome booklet or the latest Machspace mailing list email.
GoCardless direct debit
Click the amount you’d like to pay monthly:
£1 / £2 / £3 / £4 / £5 / £6 / £7 / £8 / £9 / £10 / £15 / £20 / £25 / £30
PayPal
Click here to donate. The default is a one-off payment, but you can also click “monthly” to set up a regular payment.