Join & Support We Are The Shield
Join & Support We Are The Shield
As a community-driven initiative, we invite you to support We Are The Shield in various ways. Your contributions help us continue our mission and expand our outreach.
Please see below the options available to support us.
• Become a Business Sponsor: Partner with us to promote your business while contributing to community welfare.
• Volunteer Your Time: Join our team and help us organise events and initiatives that benefit the community including going out on patrol in your local community if you choose to become a service member.
• Make a Donation: Any amount helps us further our mission and reach more individuals in need.
• Purchase Our Merchandise: Every item you buy not only adds to your wardrobe but also supports our cause. CLICK HERE
Your support is crucial in helping us grow and sustain our movement. Together, we can make a difference in our community and beyond.
Please click on the options below to view more information about how you or your business can Join and Support We Are The Shield
Personal Membership
Personal memberships are available as annual or monthly options, designed for supporters and active members of We Are The Shield community.
Supporters Packages
Monthly supporters packages are donation-based memberships that provide ongoing financial backing for The We Are The Shield’s operations and future Growth
Organisational Membership Tiers
Organisational membership is available to UK-registered businesses, charities, community groups, and regional entities.
Support with a Donation
If you dont want to Join We Are The Shield, but would like to support what we do and to help us Grow and be able to help Communities in the UK
All personal members must agree to The We Are The Shield’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Safeguarding Policy prior to activation.
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Please click below to see what options are available for you to choose from
Supporting Member
The price for membership is £20.00 per Year.
✓ Access to the Members' Portal (supporter section)
✓ Access to The Shield's monthly newsletter and campaign updates
✓ Invitation to regional community events and public Shield gatherings
✓ Digital certificate of support ✓ Voting rights on relevant non-operational CIC matters (where applicable)
✓ Exclusive supporter-only updates on campaigns and regional activities
X - Does not include DBS check or physical/digital ID card
X - No access to operational communications, case portals, or safeguarding systems
X - May not represent The Shield in any official capacity or use The Shield branding
X - May not attend operational briefings or frontline activities
Service Member
The price for membership is £35.00 per Year.
You have two options - Pay for your membership in Full or Spread the cost over 4 months (Takes longer to become an active member)
Spread payment terms:
- 1st Payment gets you access to the Members portal including all your training courses.
- 2nd & 3rd payment will enable your DBS check to be processed (Can take up to 60 Days)
- 4th (Final) payment - Your Uniform and I.D card will be despatched (If DBS has passed and all training is completed)
Service Member Role
✓ Full access to the Members' Portal including all assigned training modules
✓ Physical ID card (dispatched upon completion of DBS and training)
✓ Digital ID card for immediate use upon activation
✓ DBS check facilitated by The Shield (must be applied for within 30 days of joining)
✓ Access to internal operational communications via official channels (Teams / secure portal)
✓ Patrol coordination access and regional deployment eligibility
✓ Access to training updates, safeguarding briefings, and policy documentation
✓ Eligibility to participate in school visits, workshops, and community interventions
✓ Eligibility for DSM (Designated Safeguarding Member) progression pathway
✓ Annual membership certificate
X - Must complete mandatory induction training before being deployed operationally
X - DBS check required before frontline activity
X - Failure to apply within 30 days incurs an admin charge
X - Subject to The Shield's full Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and Digital Conduct Policy
X - May not contact statutory agencies independently without DSL/Deputy DSL authorisation
X - Spread payment option delays full activation (physical ID dispatched on 4th payment only)
Unlike annual membership tiers, these are structured as recurring charitable contributions with associated supporter benefits and recognition.
These are not operational memberships — supporters do not hold the authority to act on behalf of We Are The Shield.
Please click below to see what options are available for you to choose from
STARTER Supporters Pakcage
The price for membership is £7.50 per Month.
✓ Monthly campaign update newsletter
✓ Digital thank-you certificate
✓ Invitation to virtual supporter events and Q&A sessions
✓ Exclusive supporter social media recognition (Shield's official channels)
✓ Early access to Shield news and press releases
X - No Portal access, DBS, or operational rights
X - No Shield ID card or right to represent The Shield
X - Not eligible to attend operational deployments or briefings
INTERMEDIATE Supporters Packlage
The price for membership is £12.50 per Month.
✓ All Starter Package benefits
✓ Monthly personalised impact report — showing how contributions are used
✓ Exclusive invitation to annual Shield supporter events
✓ Advance notice of Shield campaigns, fundraising events, and public activities
✓ Priority response from Shield community team on any enquiries
X - No operational access — this is a supporter-only tier
X - No DBS, ID card, or right to deploy or represent The Shield in the field
ULTIMATE Supporters Package
The price for membership is £22.50 per Month.
✓ All Intermediate Package benefits
✓ Personalised monthly impact video or report from The Shield leadership
✓ Invitation to attend (as observer) a regional community safety event per year
✓ Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and updates from The Shield operations
✓ Personal acknowledgement from The Shield CEO / Chair on milestone months
✓ Eligible to nominate a local cause for a Shield community spotlight campaign
X - Supporter tier only
X - No operational, legal, or governance authority
X - Observer attendance at events is subject to safeguarding compliance and DSL approval
All organisational members receive public recognition for their support of We Are
The Shield’s safeguarding mission.
Sponsorship must not conflict with We Are The Shield’s values, safeguarding obligations, or CIC purposes.
Organisations wishing to join must complete a membership application, agree to We Are The Shield’s Organisational Membership Terms, and confirm that their business activities are compatible with We Are The Shield’s safeguarding and community safety mission.
We Are The Shield reserves the right to decline or terminate any organisational membership that conflicts with its values or legal obligations.
Please click a tab below to see what options are available for you to choose from
Bronze Organisational Membership
The price for membership is £500.00 per Year.
✓ Listed on The We Are The Shield's website as a Bronze Organisational Partner
✓ Bronze digital and printed certificate of partnership
✓ Organisation logo displayed on The We Are The Shield's online sponsor/partner directory
✓ Social media shoutout on The We Are The Shield's official channels (up to 2 posts per year)
✓ Monthly Shield newsletter delivered to nominated staff contacts (up to 3 contacts)
✓ Invitation to attend one We Are The Shield community event per year as an organisational guest
✓ Annual impact report demonstrating how partner contributions support the mission
✓ Right to use 'Proud Partner of We Are The Shield' designation in marketing materials (subject to approval)
X - Organisation logo must be approved by We Are The Shield before any co-branding use
X - No direct involvement in operational, safeguarding, or case management activities
X - Cannot represent We Are The Shield or its mission without express written consent from the CEO
X - All use of The We Are The Shield's name and branding subject to The We Are The Shield's brand guidelines
Silver Organisational Membership
The price for membership is £1,000.00 per Year.
✓ All Bronze benefits
✓ Enhanced logo placement on We Are The Shield website (above Bronze, homepage partner section)
✓ Printed and framed certificate of Silver Partnership for office display
✓ Social media recognition (up to 4 posts per year including campaign tags)
✓ Co-sponsorship opportunity for one We Are The Shield regional event per year (subject to availability)
✓ Organisation name included in We Are The Shield's press releases and annual report acknowledgements
✓ Dedicated liaison contact within The Shield team for partnership management
✓ Invitation to attend We Are The Shield's annual stakeholder briefing or review event
✓ Staff awareness package — We Are The Shield will provide safeguarding awareness materials for your team (digital)
✓ Right to use 'Silver Partner of We Are The Shield' designation in marketing
✓ Inclusion in We Are The Shield fundraising communications as a named partner
X - Co-sponsorship of events requires advance approval and must align with The We Are The Shield's safeguarding values
X - Staff awareness materials are informational only
X - Not a substitute for formal safeguarding training
X - No involvement in safeguarding operations, case decisions, or internal governance
Gold Organisational Membership
The price for membership is £2,500.00 per Year.
✓ All Silver benefits
✓ Premium logo placement on The We Are The Shield website (top-tier partner section, homepage prominence)
✓ Custom Gold Partnership plaque and framed certificate
✓ Social media recognition (up to 8 posts per year, including dedicated campaign feature)
✓ Named co-sponsorship of a We Are The Shield national campaign or initiative per year
✓ Organisation featured in The We Are The Shield's annual report as a Gold Partner
✓ Dedicated quarterly partnership update meeting with We Are The Shield leadership
✓ Opportunity to propose a community safety initiative for We Are The Shield to support in your region
✓ Staff safeguarding awareness workshop — one virtual session per year for your team (up to 25 attendees)
✓ Right to display 'Gold Partner of We Are The Shield' on premises and in publications
✓ Early access to We Are The Shield's research, campaign outputs, and public reports
✓ Priority consideration for future We Are The Shield collaboration projects and regional partnerships
X - Safeguarding workshop is awareness-level only and does not fulfil statutory training requirements
X - Community initiative proposals subject to We Are The Shield Board approval and safeguarding compatibility review
X - Gold status does not confer governance rights, Board representation, or involvement in DSL decisions
Regional Sponsor Package
The price for membership is £12,000.00 per Year.
✓ All Gold Organisational benefits
✓ EXCLUSIVE: Title sponsorship of The We Are The Shield's operations in your designated region
✓ Organisation name and logo co-branded on all We Are The Shield regional materials, banners, and digital assets for the region
✓ Prominent placement on We Are The Shield's national website as Regional Sponsor with dedicated feature page
✓ Named in all regional press releases, campaigns, and public communications
✓ Invitation for a company representative to attend The We Are The Shield's National Annual Review as an observer
✓ Quarterly strategic partnership meetings with The We Are The Shield's CEO and DSL
✓ Personalised annual impact report specific to your region — detailing We Are The Shield activities, cases supported, and community reach
✓ Organisation featured in regional We Are The Shield awareness campaigns (social, digital, print)
✓ Staff safeguarding awareness programme — two sessions per year (up to 50 attendees total)
✓ Right to use 'Official Regional Sponsor — We Are The Shield [Region]' across all your marketing
✓ First right of renewal for your region's sponsorship before public offering
✓ Opportunity to co-design one regional community safety initiative per year with The We Are The Shield team
✓ Dedicated Shield media pack including logos, photography, and quote bank for your PR use
✓ Formal letter of thanks and annual recognition from We Are The Shield CEO and CIC Board
X - Regional Sponsor status does not confer operational authority, safeguarding decision-making rights, or Board membership
X - All co-branded materials must be approved by The We Are The Shield's communications lead before publication
X - Sponsorship is subject to ongoing compliance with The We Are The Shield's values, safeguarding obligations, and CIC constitution
X - Regional Sponsor may not interfere with safeguarding operations, case management, or DSL decisions in any circumstance
X - We Are The Shield reserves the right to suspend or terminate sponsorship if the organisation's conduct is found to conflict with its mission or legal obligations
X - Annual Review observer attendance is subject to confidentiality agreement and safeguarding protocol
Please click on the options below to view more information about how you or your business can Join and Support We Are The Shield
All personal members must agree to The We Are The Shield’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Safeguarding Policy prior to activation.
Please click below to see what options are available for you to choose from
Supporting Member
The price for membership is £20.00 per Year.
✓ Access to the Members' Portal (supporter section)
✓ Access to The Shield's monthly newsletter and campaign updates
✓ Invitation to regional community events and public Shield gatherings
✓ Digital certificate of support ✓ Voting rights on relevant non-operational CIC matters (where applicable)
✓ Exclusive supporter-only updates on campaigns and regional activities
X - Does not include DBS check or physical/digital ID card
X - No access to operational communications, case portals, or safeguarding systems
X - May not represent The Shield in any official capacity or use The Shield branding
X - May not attend operational briefings or frontline activities
Service Member
The price for membership is £35.00 per Year.
You have two options - Pay for your membership in Full or Spread the cost over 4 months (Takes longer to become an active member)
Spread payment terms:
- 1st Payment gets you access to the Members portal including all your training courses.
- 2nd & 3rd payment will enable your DBS check to be processed (Can take up to 60 Days)
- 4th (Final) payment - Your Uniform and I.D card will be despatched (If DBS has passed and all training is completed)
Service Member Role
✓ Full access to the Members' Portal including all assigned training modules
✓ Physical ID card (dispatched upon completion of DBS and training)
✓ Digital ID card for immediate use upon activation
✓ DBS check facilitated by The Shield (must be applied for within 30 days of joining)
✓ Access to internal operational communications via official channels (Teams / secure portal)
✓ Patrol coordination access and regional deployment eligibility
✓ Access to training updates, safeguarding briefings, and policy documentation
✓ Eligibility to participate in school visits, workshops, and community interventions
✓ Eligibility for DSM (Designated Safeguarding Member) progression pathway
✓ Annual membership certificate
X - Must complete mandatory induction training before being deployed operationally
X - DBS check required before frontline activity
X - Failure to apply within 30 days incurs an admin charge
X - Subject to The Shield's full Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and Digital Conduct Policy
X - May not contact statutory agencies independently without DSL/Deputy DSL authorisation
X - Spread payment option delays full activation (physical ID dispatched on 4th payment only)
Unlike annual membership tiers, these are structured as recurring charitable contributions with associated supporter benefits and recognition.
These are not operational memberships — supporters do not hold the authority to act on behalf of We Are The Shield.
Please click below to see what options are available for you to choose from
STARTER Supporters Pakcage
The price for membership is £7.50 per Month.
✓ Monthly campaign update newsletter
✓ Digital thank-you certificate
✓ Invitation to virtual supporter events and Q&A sessions
✓ Exclusive supporter social media recognition (Shield's official channels)
✓ Early access to Shield news and press releases
X - No Portal access, DBS, or operational rights
X - No Shield ID card or right to represent The Shield
X - Not eligible to attend operational deployments or briefings
INTERMEDIATE Supporters Packlage
The price for membership is £12.50 per Month.
✓ All Starter Package benefits
✓ Monthly personalised impact report — showing how contributions are used
✓ Exclusive invitation to annual Shield supporter events
✓ Advance notice of Shield campaigns, fundraising events, and public activities
✓ Priority response from Shield community team on any enquiries
X - No operational access — this is a supporter-only tier
X - No DBS, ID card, or right to deploy or represent The Shield in the field
ULTIMATE Supporters Package
The price for membership is £22.50 per Month.
✓ All Intermediate Package benefits
✓ Personalised monthly impact video or report from The Shield leadership
✓ Invitation to attend (as observer) a regional community safety event per year
✓ Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and updates from The Shield operations
✓ Personal acknowledgement from The Shield CEO / Chair on milestone months
✓ Eligible to nominate a local cause for a Shield community spotlight campaign
X - Supporter tier only
X - No operational, legal, or governance authority
X - Observer attendance at events is subject to safeguarding compliance and DSL approval
All organisational members receive public recognition for their support of We Are
The Shield’s safeguarding mission.
Sponsorship must not conflict with We Are The Shield’s values, safeguarding obligations, or CIC purposes.
Organisations wishing to join must complete a membership application, agree to We Are The Shield’s Organisational Membership Terms, and confirm that their business activities are compatible with We Are The Shield’s safeguarding and community safety mission.
We Are The Shield reserves the right to decline or terminate any organisational membership that conflicts with its values or legal obligations.
Please click a tab below to see what options are available for you to choose from
Bronze Organisational Membership
The price for membership is £500.00 per Year.
✓ Listed on The We Are The Shield's website as a Bronze Organisational Partner
✓ Bronze digital and printed certificate of partnership
✓ Organisation logo displayed on The We Are The Shield's online sponsor/partner directory
✓ Social media shoutout on The We Are The Shield's official channels (up to 2 posts per year)
✓ Monthly Shield newsletter delivered to nominated staff contacts (up to 3 contacts)
✓ Invitation to attend one We Are The Shield community event per year as an organisational guest
✓ Annual impact report demonstrating how partner contributions support the mission
✓ Right to use 'Proud Partner of We Are The Shield' designation in marketing materials (subject to approval)
X - Organisation logo must be approved by We Are The Shield before any co-branding use
X - No direct involvement in operational, safeguarding, or case management activities
X - Cannot represent We Are The Shield or its mission without express written consent from the CEO
X - All use of The We Are The Shield's name and branding subject to The We Are The Shield's brand guidelines
Silver Organisational Membership
The price for membership is £1,000.00 per Year.
✓ All Bronze benefits
✓ Enhanced logo placement on We Are The Shield website (above Bronze, homepage partner section)
✓ Printed and framed certificate of Silver Partnership for office display
✓ Social media recognition (up to 4 posts per year including campaign tags)
✓ Co-sponsorship opportunity for one We Are The Shield regional event per year (subject to availability)
✓ Organisation name included in We Are The Shield's press releases and annual report acknowledgements
✓ Dedicated liaison contact within The Shield team for partnership management
✓ Invitation to attend We Are The Shield's annual stakeholder briefing or review event
✓ Staff awareness package — We Are The Shield will provide safeguarding awareness materials for your team (digital)
✓ Right to use 'Silver Partner of We Are The Shield' designation in marketing
✓ Inclusion in We Are The Shield fundraising communications as a named partner
X - Co-sponsorship of events requires advance approval and must align with The We Are The Shield's safeguarding values
X - Staff awareness materials are informational only
X - Not a substitute for formal safeguarding training
X - No involvement in safeguarding operations, case decisions, or internal governance
Gold Organisational Membership
The price for membership is £2,500.00 per Year.
✓ All Silver benefits
✓ Premium logo placement on The We Are The Shield website (top-tier partner section, homepage prominence)
✓ Custom Gold Partnership plaque and framed certificate
✓ Social media recognition (up to 8 posts per year, including dedicated campaign feature)
✓ Named co-sponsorship of a We Are The Shield national campaign or initiative per year
✓ Organisation featured in The We Are The Shield's annual report as a Gold Partner
✓ Dedicated quarterly partnership update meeting with We Are The Shield leadership
✓ Opportunity to propose a community safety initiative for We Are The Shield to support in your region
✓ Staff safeguarding awareness workshop — one virtual session per year for your team (up to 25 attendees)
✓ Right to display 'Gold Partner of We Are The Shield' on premises and in publications
✓ Early access to We Are The Shield's research, campaign outputs, and public reports
✓ Priority consideration for future We Are The Shield collaboration projects and regional partnerships
X - Safeguarding workshop is awareness-level only and does not fulfil statutory training requirements
X - Community initiative proposals subject to We Are The Shield Board approval and safeguarding compatibility review
X - Gold status does not confer governance rights, Board representation, or involvement in DSL decisions
Regional Sponsor Package
The price for membership is £12,000.00 per Year.
✓ All Gold Organisational benefits
✓ EXCLUSIVE: Title sponsorship of The We Are The Shield's operations in your designated region
✓ Organisation name and logo co-branded on all We Are The Shield regional materials, banners, and digital assets for the region
✓ Prominent placement on We Are The Shield's national website as Regional Sponsor with dedicated feature page
✓ Named in all regional press releases, campaigns, and public communications
✓ Invitation for a company representative to attend The We Are The Shield's National Annual Review as an observer
✓ Quarterly strategic partnership meetings with The We Are The Shield's CEO and DSL
✓ Personalised annual impact report specific to your region — detailing We Are The Shield activities, cases supported, and community reach
✓ Organisation featured in regional We Are The Shield awareness campaigns (social, digital, print)
✓ Staff safeguarding awareness programme — two sessions per year (up to 50 attendees total)
✓ Right to use 'Official Regional Sponsor — We Are The Shield [Region]' across all your marketing
✓ First right of renewal for your region's sponsorship before public offering
✓ Opportunity to co-design one regional community safety initiative per year with The We Are The Shield team
✓ Dedicated Shield media pack including logos, photography, and quote bank for your PR use
✓ Formal letter of thanks and annual recognition from We Are The Shield CEO and CIC Board
X - Regional Sponsor status does not confer operational authority, safeguarding decision-making rights, or Board membership
X - All co-branded materials must be approved by The We Are The Shield's communications lead before publication
X - Sponsorship is subject to ongoing compliance with The We Are The Shield's values, safeguarding obligations, and CIC constitution
X - Regional Sponsor may not interfere with safeguarding operations, case management, or DSL decisions in any circumstance
X - We Are The Shield reserves the right to suspend or terminate sponsorship if the organisation's conduct is found to conflict with its mission or legal obligations
X - Annual Review observer attendance is subject to confidentiality agreement and safeguarding protocol
