Become a member of Burning Nest Ltd
Membership isn't a ticket or a status thing - it's becoming involved in the way the org is governed and managed. Members are the people who legally own Burning Nest and decide how it's run. It's free, it's for the life of the burn, and it's entirely your choice. The only catch is if the event is forced to wind up, you are financially liable for £1.
First — let's untangle three things people mix up
They sound similar but they're completely separate. Only one of them is membership.
That's a ticket, a separate thing entirely. You don't need to be a member to buy one, and being a member doesn't get you one.
That's volunteering or joining a camp. It's separate too, and just as welcome. You can do all of it without ever becoming a member.
That's membership, and it's what this page is about. You get a vote on big decisions and a hand in steering Burning Nest Ltd. Read on before you decide.
At a glance
You'll need to be a member to…
You won't need membership to…
- Buy a ticket and come to the burn
- Volunteer or join a camp
- Enjoy everything the burn has to offer
Who can join
- You're 18 or over — we ask for your date of birth when you apply.
Membership is open to anyone who has attended Burning Nest.
Questions people ask
Fundamentals of Burning Nest Membership
Do I need to be a member to come to the burn?
No. Tickets and membership are completely separate. Plenty of people come every year and never become members, and that's totally fine.
Will it cost me anything?
No. Membership is free, with no dues. The only money ever attached to it is the £1 guarantee, and that only bites in the unlikely event the company is wound up owing money.
Do I have to renew?
We'll send you a friendly nudge when it's time, and renewing is one click. If you'd rather step back, you can leave any time. No hard feelings.
Can I change my mind?
Of course. You can resign whenever you like from your account. The £1 guarantee tails off a year after you leave, and then you're fully out.
Why are you creating memberships?
We want to encourage people to have their say & get involved in running Nest in the future. Board members also want to be able to retire from the board at some point & know that there’s a pathway for others to take up the mantle & keep Nest going. A key thing for us is to make it possible for new people with new ideas to be able to join the Board, not just people who we happen to know. This seems to be the best, most open way we can achieve that.
Ready to have a say?
No fee, no catch beyond the £1 guarantee. It takes a couple of minutes, and you can stop and come back any time.
Want to see what members decide? Look at the general meetings →
Wondering who else is in? Have a look at the register →
Just here for a ticket? That's totally fine — head this way →