Sliding Scale Pricing

We offer a sliding scale so that people in different financial situations can access our work. We ask you to choose the rate that feels honest and manageable for you - a choice made with care for yourself and for the wider community.

The guide below can help you find a rate that fits.

A supported rate may be right for you if you:

  • are in receipt of benefits

  • carry significant debt or have limited savings

  • are studying full time

  • are a senior citizen on a low, fixed-income

  • would struggle to meet essential needs if paying the regular rate

A standard rate may be right for you if you:

  • have a steady, but not abundant, income

  • can meet your rent, bills and essentials reliably

  • have some flexibility for non-essential spending

  • may need to make small adjustments to join the programme

A supporter rate may be right for you if you:

  • own your home or have significant savings or investments or inheritance

  • have access to financial support from family if needed

  • can comfortably afford travel or leisure costs

  • have high earning potential due to education or other forms of social privilege

  • work part time by choice

  • would like to help others participate by contributing above the true cost

Sacrifice vs Hardship

When choosing your contribution, it can help to distinguish between sacrifice and hardship:

  • Sacrifice might mean making short-term adjustments (like fewer meals out or delaying a purchase) without affecting your long-term wellbeing.

  • Hardship means the payment would compromise your ability to meet your basic needs such as food, rent or transport.

We invite you to choose a level that may involve sacrifice, but never hardship.

Bursaries

If the lowest rate on the scale is still out of reach, we do offer a limited number of bursary places covering 50–60% of the standard price. We can also arrange instalment plans to spread the remaining cost. If you feel called to join us but finances are a barrier, please reach out - we will always try to find a way. You can apply for a bursary here.