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Associate membership

FDA offer associate membership to those retiring from or leaving the civil service

We believe that public services matter and throughout our history we have championed civil service values of integrity, honesty, objectivity, and impartiality. We know our members also care deeply about these values and embody in their professional lives, which is one of the reasons why we offer associate membership to those retiring from or leaving their roles in the civil, diplomatic and public service.

Associate members enjoy continuing benefits of FDA Portfolio and retain personalised access to advice and support with pensions, retirement planning and income tax. Whilst we do not offer support to associate members with subsequent employment related issues, we do advise on matters arising through their earlier public service. Our associate members are also kept up-to-date with the work of the union, our members, and the civil service more widely.

Current members of the FDA who wish to become associate members, should email membership@fda.org.uk to request the change in status and service level.

Member discounts

As soon as you become a member of the FDA, you are automatically eligible to access FDA Portfolio. The average FDA member could save £692.04 per year by using a handful of benefits available.

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