Join
At the moment, we are not signing up new members other than in exceptional circumstances
However, once our service points are up and running again, membership will be open to anyone who lives or works within the area served by Mendip District Council within Somerset (note we have no association with the council).
You will then need to join in person at one of our service points
If you work in the Mendip area (including voluntary work) but live outside the area, you can still join – just bring proof of employment: a staff badge, pay-slip or letter from your employer in addition to your ID and proof of address.
Please bring one documents from the list of Proof of Identity and one from the Proof of Address list.
Proof of Identity
- Full valid EU passport
- Full current UK photo driving licence
- Current UK paper driving licence
- DVLA issued HGV driver’s card
- Government employee ID card
- Blue disabled parking permit
- Current police-issued shotgun or firearms certificate
- HM Forces ID card
- Police warrant card
- Current Northern Ireland electoral identity card
Proof of your National Insurance Number
Proof of Address (all proof must bear both name and current address and be no more than 3 months old)
- DWP letter about benefit or pension
- HMRC letter
- National Insurance card plus either P60 or payslip
- Education grant or other Government grant award letter
- Housing benefit letter
- Statement from a UK regulated financial firm
- Motor or home insurance policy
- Letter or rent book from a registered social landlord
- System-generated TV licence
- Council tax bill or statement -this can be up to 12 months old
If you haven’t got any of these documents come into one of our service points and talk to a volunteer anyway, as we can usually make special arrangements for people who genuinely can’t provide proof of their identity or address. It you have any of the following bring them with you:
- Bus pass
- Citizen card
- PROOF card
- Utility bill
- Marriage certificate
You will also need to bring some money to open your account (you need to save £5 within three months, or your account will be closed…) and, if you want to continue saving by standing order, bring details of your bank account so that you can complete the form.