Joining Our Company

 Who can join The Worshipful Company of Nurses?

We welcome all nurses providing you are, or have previously been, on the Register of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or an equivalent regulatory body).

Students and Nursing Associates can join as an Apprentice if studying for a course that will lead to registration with the NMC.  Membership is open to all irrespective of age, sex, race, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or gender affirmation.

What does joining involve?

Joining the Worshipful Company of Nurses as a Freeman is a lifelong commitment to supporting the nursing profession.  Freemen pay an annual fee (quarterage) and are expected to make a regular donation, even if small to the Charitable Trust.

As a Freemen you will receive newsletters and email updates about Company activities and events that you can join which are an important part of our fellowship. It is important to note that the majority of events are held in or around the City of London.

You will also be able to access the members' log in section of the Company’s website which includes a Members’ Directory and Members' News.

Meetings and events are held throughout the year and include:

• Meetings such as the Annual Assembly
• Social events
• Professional and educational meetings; valid and useful for revalidation
• Lunches and dinners
• Annual Church Service and rededication to the profession of Nursing

You can also become involved in the work of the Company and its various Committees.

You need to:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have no criminal convictions. This excludes any deemed to be spent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and any that are for minor traffic offences.
• Not be an undischarged bankrupt.
• Be proposed and seconded by two members of the Company. We can arrange this on your behalf if you don’t know any current Freemen or Liverymen.

Application Process and Annual Fees (Quarterage)

Please download the application form here: [Application Form in Word].

If you do not have a proposer and seconder or have any questions relating to the application process, please e-mail membership@companyofnurses.co.uk before submitting your application form.

The annual fee for 2026-2027 (quarterage) is:

• Freeman: £102 with a one-off joining fee of £98.
• Apprentice: £10.

email (preferred) to membership@companyofnurses.co.uk or post the completed application form to the address shown. The Membership Committee will review your application and make a recommendation to the Court, the governing body of the Worshipful Company.

Your application will be considered by the Court at its next meeting. Please be aware that Court meetings are held four times a year, so it could be three months before your application is considered.

After the Court meeting, you will be notified of the outcome by the Clerk.

Once your application has been formally approved by the Court you will be invited to attend a ceremony at which you will make the Declaration of a Freeman. The Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Nurses declaration ceremonies are held periodically throughout the year when new applicants will be granted Freedom of the Worshipful Company, a privilege that is conferred for life and demonstrates a commitment to The Company. Invitations to Freedom ceremonies will be sent to new applicants and there is usually a reception afterwards to welcome new Freemen and guests There is a charge to cover refreshment expenses. These events are very popular and a wonderful opportunity to meet other members of the Company.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact the Chairman of the Membership Committee via membership@companyofnurses.co.uk