Where self-employment works for you
We are the UK’s only not-for-profit membership association dedicated to the self-employed.
Where are you on your self-employed journey?
Starting out
If you’re thinking about becoming self-employed, or recently started working for yourself, congratulations! You’ve taken the first steps towards a way of working that has enormous potential for your freedom and flexibility.
It can feel scary and overwhelming to make the leap, but you don’t need to know everything about consulting, contracting or running a business to get started, or to become extremely successful.
We’re here to support you and help you make educated decisions when you’re just starting out.
Start your self-employment journey
You have the ideas, passion, and courage to take the first steps into self-employment. We have all the guidance and support you need to forge your own path. Let’s build your future together.
Advice
We've curated trusted resources from the top experts, just for you.
Events
Join us for an upcoming event to expand your skills and make connections.
Community
Be part of the UK’s largest community of self-employed professionals.
Campaigning
Get hands-on support for starting out, with monthly resources and tasks to keep you on track.
Member benefits at a glance
From side hustles and freelancers to limited company directors and umbrella company workers, the world of self-employment is incredibly diverse. That's why IPSE membership is tailored to the different ways in which self-employed people work. Here are just a few reasons our members choose IPSE membership.
Get protected
We help you understand and manage your business risks, safe in the knowledge that we can provide tailored insurances and helplines that protect against the unforeseen.
Stay connected
We connect you to a strong and supportive network of fellow IPSE members, staff and experts that can be relied upon to advise on your needs. We help you source expertise, engage with policymakers and collaborate together to access business opportunities.
Feel empowered
We empower you with the right tools that help create a healthy and rewarding business now, and for the future. We help you develop your career through inspirational and practical content, and offer financial and wellbeing services for peace of mind.
Add your voice
Together we campaign and influence government to create a fair business environment that encourages self-employment as a career choice.
Join today
Simplify self-employment with an IPSE membership
Explore our member benefits to find out how you can become empowered, protected and connected through IPSE membership.
You’re in good company
Join thousands of self-employed members who are forging their own path with us by their side.
“There’s quite a lot of resources, in terms of thinking about how you pitch your work, don’t get paid late or whatever it might be.”
"As an IPSE member I rest easy knowing that support is just a phone call away. It's an essential part of my business set-up!"
“I wish I’d known about IPSE when I first started as a freelancer because it would have really helped me make those difficult decisions.”
"As a freelancer myself, a large part of the reason I became a member is to show solidarity, that as freelancers we stand together. We have to, it’s the only way we’re going to be heard."
"I discovered IPSE and I thought: that’s perfect, there’s an association that’s dedicated to freelancers, to people like me. It seemed like IPSE really understood what my needs were, and what I was looking for."
"Joining IPSE is one of the single most important things a freelancer can do. They have information at their fingertips, lobby on your behalf and keep you constantly connected. It gives you such a strong sense of being part of a wider community and that your voice matters."
"IPSE is a valuable source of information and essential for anyone involved in freelancing or thinking about going it alone."
Reach out to the IPSE membership team for all of your queries about membership on 0208 897 9970 or through our contact form.
Book a call back with our membership team to discuss how IPSE can support you and your business, at a time that suits you best.
