Our flexible calendar of Local Meetings and National Conferences allow members and partners to join together for mutual benefit, online or in person.
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Events & networking
Publications & research
Enjoy access to the most insightful, impactful and actionable content in the public sector though our resource hub. In-house and commissioned research keeps members informed with what matters.
Webinars
Our 40+ annual webinars (often, but not exclusively on Wednesdays), discuss relevant issues and skills for everyone in your team. Useful, interesting and worthwhile, they allow us to learn and get better together.
Web accessibility testing
Our expert partner Silktide provides automated website assessments and resources to support the development of accessible digital content.
Training programmes
Our Leadership Academy offers opportunities for everyone to take their career to the next level. Candidates learn in a supportive environment to build the qualities needed from today’s leaders.
Strategic Digital Maturity Assessment (SDMA)
A robust business architecture approach to assessing a public sector organisation’s digital maturity. An assessment workshop followed with an advice and guidance report
Local and central government
Health and social care
Education
Third sector
Social housing
Blue light
Benefits and pricing
A quick breakdown of our 2023 membership packages
Essential
£1,995 per yearHave access to a range of resources including webinars, publications and research, and accessibility testing for up to 15 individual memberships.
- 15 members
- £5,250 savings*
Essential Plus
£2,495 per yearIncreased benefits from Essential include additional memberships and hotel accommodation for President’s Conference attendees.
- 20 members
- £7,750 savings*
Enhanced
£5,995 per yearEnjoy individual memberships for up to 50 of your staff, as well as increased benefits including our new SDMA workshops.
- 50 members
- £8,000 savings*
Executive
£9,995 per yearTake an executive package and your authority can enjoy an unlimited number of memberships and a customised training plan.
- Unlimited members
- £10,000 savings*
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* The savings are based on a price comparison between buying as a package and paying for each service separately
Membership packages 2023
Essential | Essential Plus | Enhanced | Executive | |
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Annual price | £1,995 | £2,495 | £5,995 | £9,995 |
Savings * | £5,250 | £7,750 | £8,000 | £10,000 |
Members | ||||
Individual memberships | 15 | 20 | 50 | Unlimited |
Standard benefits | ||||
Webinar Wednesdays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Access to member-only resources | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Leadership Academy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
President's Conference | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Share National events ** | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Share Local events | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Silktide website accessibility testing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Strategic Digital Maturity Assessment (SDMA) Lite touch workshop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Variable benefits | ||||
Leadership Academy *** (number of points per organisation) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
President's Conference dinner (number of places per organisation) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
President's Conference accommodation (for dinner attendees) | ✕ | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Socitm Advisory consulting hours | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Leadership development support | ✕ | ✕ | 4 | 8 |
Customised training plan | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
* The savings are based on a price comparison between buying as a package and paying for each service separately
** Scottish members also benefit from two tickets to Share Scotland
*** Applies to both in-person and virtual Leadership Academy training
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Find out more about each of the benefits available through our membership, and find answers to frequently asked questions regarding our memberships, your account, and much more.
Did you know as part of your membership you can receive between two and twelve hours of FREE consultancy advice per year?
We could review a document or strategy for you, provide mentoring and coaching sessions, or even facilitate a discovery, design or innovation session.
Visit your account section to find out your options and book your consultancy hours now.
Not sure which package is best for you?
We are happy to discuss all your options and help you choose the best package for your organisation.
Our team is available to help Monday to Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.

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