SUSSEX ONLINE SPEAKERS

Please note that our club fees are increasing as of October 1 2026, due to a recent increase from Toastmasters International. The fees our club will charge for anyone joining or renewing prior to this date are £20 new member fee and £10 per month pro rata.

Email us if you would like clarity on fees sussexonlinespeakers@gmail.com

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Educational Pathway Fee

New members pay a one-off fee of £25, which grants access to their first Educational Pathway. Additional pathways can be purchased for $25 USD at any time.

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Membership Fees

Our club officers pay membership fees in advance for each six-month cycle on your behalf. If you join mid-cycle, you can pay pro rata and commit for up to two cycles. The fee per month our club charges is £12.

• 1st April or 1st October: £72

• 1st May or 1st November: £60

• 1st June or 1st December: £48

• 1st July or 1st January: £36

• 1st August or 1st February: £24

• 1st September or 1st March: £12​

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Where Does the Money Go?

• Educational Pathway Fee: £25 is paid to Toastmasters International (equivalent to $25 USD).

• Membership Fee: £12 per month is paid in advance to Toastmasters International ($12 USD per month) for each renewal period.

• Club Operations*

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Renewal Periods

• April to September

• October to March

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Fee Allocation

75% of your fees go to Toastmasters International to cover the education program plus the organisations operational costs, including paid staff salaries and travel/training for elected volunteers who manage the organisation. The remaining 25% is allocated to the District the club is allocated to. Districts provide more localised support to clubs including training, leadership, public speaking contests and more. Districts are managed by elected and appointed volunteer leaders.

*After currency conversion and payment in USD, any remaining funds in £ are used for club operations. The club’s annual budget (July to June) is approved by the membership.