2026 European Supported Employment Conference

2026 European Employment Conference

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Become part of the movement shaping supported employment.

BASE is a pan-disability charity, and our members are individuals and organisations who are keen to see people with disability or other economic disadvantage realise the benefits of a good quality career and flourish.

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Who joins BASE

A pan-disability membership charity for people and organisations committed to inclusive employment.

With more than 350 member organisations representing the diverse range of support that contributes to successful outcomes for job seekers and employers, BASE brings providers, public bodies, education partners, employers and individuals together around good Supported Employment practice.

Employment providers

Supported employment providers, supported businesses, social enterprises and charities working for good employment outcomes.

Public and education bodies

Councils, combined authorities, strategic authorities, accountable bodies, schools, colleges, education trusts and multi-academy trusts.

Employers and individuals

Employers, organisations and individuals committed to inclusive recruitment and the Supported Employment model.

350+

Member organisations

Member benefits

Benefits that connect, support and amplify your work.

Members gain access to the online platform, wider BASE network, NEC representatives, regional meetings, webinars, lunch and learns, member-only resources, policy consultation opportunities and more.

BASE member benefits

Network and support

Be part of a national community.

  • Access for a number of staff, depending on category, to the online membership platform with over 1000 members.
  • Ongoing advice and support from the wider BASE network, your NEC representative and the BASE team.
  • Regular online network meetings, including regional meetings, webinars and lunch and learns.
  • Member-only assets, tools, newsletters, updates, knowledge and research.
Influence and opportunity

Help shape inclusive employment practice.

  • Free advertising of sector vacancies.
  • Contribute to consultations through BASE and feed back on policy areas.
  • Access funded apprenticeships for staff through the Gift to Grow Project.
  • Partner with national employers committed to recruiting disabled and neurodivergent people.
  • Receive a 20% discount on Training and Consultancy services delivered by Inclusive Trading CIC.
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Membership types

A national network with practical tools, peer learning and policy influence.

There are two types of membership: Full and Associate. BASE also has four general categories of membership, broadly related to the number of geographical areas across which a member operates services.

Membership types

Full membership

For providers and facilitators of Supported Employment.

Available to individuals aged over 18 and organisations who provide or facilitate paid employment, advice, guidance or training for people with a disability and/or other economic disadvantage using the Supported Employment model.

Associate membership

For allies committed to inclusive recruitment.

Available to individuals aged over 18 and organisations with an interest in Supported Employment and who are committed to inclusive recruitment.

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Membership types and rates

Membership Rates

Membership runs for one year from the date of application to join and is paid in advance.

BASE membership rates showing Full and Associate membership prices for Small, Medium, Large and Micro categories.
RateFullAssociate
Small£320 plus VAT£300 plus VAT
Medium£600 plus VAT£550 plus VAT
Large£1200 plus VAT£1100 plus VAT
Micro£125 plus VAT£115 plus VAT

Note: For Connect to Work Accountable Bodies and Mayoral Authorities, BASE has created a discrete range of membership packages to maintain parity across memberships.

How to join BASE

Choose the membership route that fits your work.

Before applying, read the Summary of Terms and Conditions and, if applicable, the BASE Membership Full Terms and Conditions. Then complete the membership application form and the team will be in touch very soon.

How to join BASE

  2. Choose your membership type and category.

    BASE has Full and Associate membership, with categories broadly related to the number of geographical areas across which a member operates services.

  4. Ask before applying if you are unsure.

    If you have questions about whether membership is right for your organisation, email membership@base-uk.org to arrange an informal chat with the team.

Terms and Conditions

Full and Associate membership support different relationships with Supported Employment.

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Membership documents

Membership runs for one year from the date of application.

Use the documents below to check the terms, apply to join, and explore the Training and Consultancy services where BASE members receive a 20% discount.

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Membership runs for one year from the date of application and is paid in advance. Complete the application form, or contact the team if you would like to talk it through first.