Independent, investigative, in the public interest
Exeter Observer is published by a member-owned, co-operative community benefit society.
It is our members that enable us to hold wealth, power and the influence of individuals and institutions to account by investigating their actions and challenging them in the public sphere.
Each supports our work with a monthly subscription and each has a say in how Exeter Observer is run, with a share in the society and one-member-one-vote democratic decision-making.
When you join Exeter Observer you don’t just become an active supporter of the independent public interest journalism that Exeter needs, you become co-owner of a new kind of community news organisation.
Membership subscriptions are payable monthly or annually by direct debit, with the purchase of a £1 share in the society included in the first membership payment.
The standard subscription rate is £10 per month. Some members pay more to sponsor one or more memberships for those on low incomes who pay less. The minimum rate is £5 per month to cover membership administration costs.
As the bank charges a fee for each transaction we invite all those who can afford to do so to pay annually.
Join Exeter Observer
Membership of Exeter Observer entails agreeing, when acting as a member, to act in the interests of the society and for the benefit of the community as a guardian of the objects of the society.
You can read more about how Exeter Observer is run, download the society’s registered Rules in full from the FCA website or get in touch if you would like to find out more.
You can also support our work without becoming a member from as little as £1.
Your first payment will be made from your bank account by direct debit one week from today, then thereafter as specified until you cancel your contribution. You will shortly receive confirmation via our payment service provider GoCardless.
You can change your subscription or cancel your membership at any time.
Your personal information will be processed and stored in accordance with our GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy.
Exeter Observer is published by Exeter Observer Limited, Community Benefit Society No. 8435 registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Our registered address is St Sidwell’s Community Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter EX4 6NN.
