Joining CSSC FAQs

What is CSSC?

We’re a not-for-profit, membership organisation, which provides the civil service, public sector and armed forces with perks and benefits to help improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing. Our mission is to provide magical, memorable moments, through our exclusive opportunities, days out and experiences to unite and engage the public sector.

What can I do with CSSC?

Through our partnership with some of the UK’s most important and recognised brands, we have over 4,000 things to do, ways to save and experiences to enjoy for you and your loved ones. Including free days out to heritage, cultural and natural sites, all the top cinemas and theme parks, as well as hundreds of local, regional and national opportunities to play sport, join clubs, stay fit and take care of what matters most to you.  

How much does CSSC cost?

Monthly membership costs just £4.99 or £4.50 if you’re retired or drawing a pension. That’s less than 17p a day for over £300 of instant benefits and perks, every year you’re a member. Many members save over £200 a year on their annual household bills, plus loads more savings making unforgettable memories with their loved ones. You can pay monthly or annually and cancel any time with no notice. 

Who can join CSSC?

If you’re a current, retired or former member of the civil service, public sector or armed forces, you can join CSSC. You can also become part of the community if you’ve ever worked for a previous public sector organisation like BT or if you’ve ever contracted for a public service. 

You can also join CSSC as a linked member even if you don’t qualify through any of these options, You just need a current member to recommend you and we’ll take care of the rest. 

How much can I save with CSSC?

Every CSSC member gets unlimited family entry to English Heritage and Cadw. CSSC gives you unlimited entry to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst, plus with CSSC you get 50% off a second adult entry. At cultural and heritage sites alone you save over £300 every year. However, that’s just some of the savings. 

A typical CSSC member could save over £150 a year on their grocery shopping, £10 a month on their gym membership, £20 a time on days out and 20% on cinema tickets. 

Add all that up and it easily saves an average family of 4 over £600 a year. 

Is CSSC good for families?

Yes, it’s what we do best. We’re all about creating fantastic, life-long memories with your loved ones. Whether your tribe enjoys peaceful walks around tranquil gardens and properties, high adrenaline activities, sports & fitness, the latest movies, plays and shows, finding like-minded friends and communities, volunteering, or treating yourselves with luxuries, we’ve got you covered. 

Can I meet people through CSSC?

CSSC was created in 1921 to unite the civil service through sports, games and communities and we continue to this day to bring people together from across the country. Whether that’s through exceptional sporting competitions and tournaments, or social communities like cycle, walking running, swimming and book clubs. We have over 10,000 active members connected to social groups, sharing their skills, experience and passion, as well as a network of over 1,000 volunteers who host local experiences and days out for their fellow members. If you can’t find a community you’re interested in, we help you set up one in your chosen field, quite literally.

How do I cancel my membership?

We’re fairly sure that once you join CSSC, you’ll want to stay a member forever, as many of our members have taken out life-long memberships and been with us for decades. 

In fact, we’re so confident you won’t want to leave, there are no restrictions on membership. You’re free to cancel any time with no charges or waiting periods. All that we ask if you let us know why you’d like to leave, so we can make it even better for when you return. 

I’m an employer and I’d like to offer CSSC as a workplace perk

We work extremely closely with civil service HR and the Home Office to provide workplace perks and benefits that their members really want and really enhance their colleagues’ health and wellbeing.

Our benefits have been carefully chosen and designed to complement employers’ health and wellbeing strategies, helping to retain, recruit and reward their staff, optimising their work/life balance. 

Because we’re funded by membership subscriptions, it’s completely free to employers, with no paperwork or contracts.

You can find out more about our corporate opportunities, by getting in touch with our team.