What is our membership fee for?

IanH replied on 02/05/2016 09:16

Posted on 02/05/2016 09:16

There have been a number of threads running about the cost of Club sites and the fact that they seem to struggle to offer prices as low as commercial sites, particularly out of season.

I would have thought that, being a 'member' would confer some sort of discount.....but it appears not.

So what does our membership fee actually cover?

Given that there are about 400,000 memberships the fee must bring in close to £20 million!

If we don't see a reduction in site fees compared to other, similar sites, what do we actually get?

(Yes, I know we don't have to pay a non-member fee on sites, but that's just extra to a allready high price and is just there to push non-members into joining).

I assume (hope!) that when the CC sets up a department to sell insurance, european holidays etc that they are required to cover their own costs and show a profit and not be subsidised by members' fees?

Are we paying for a bloated Head office set up, perhaps?

Kennine replied on 11/05/2016 11:17

Posted on 11/05/2016 11:17

At the public meeting I attended earlier this year which the question of Broadway et al  was raised.   The following statement was made by I think Grenville Chamberlin

" The Caravan Club is not a campaigning  organisation"

So don't expect them to go into bat for you!

 

Write your comments here...Is that the same GC who so admirably demonstrated how to tow a caravan safely in the COTY TV programme.

K Happy

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook