Membership
There are three ways to belong to Custorian. Each has its own fee and benefits, and you can hold more than one.
Memberships
Who it is for and what you get
Free lifetime membership for founding members who join by 31 December 2026. After that €5 / year excl. VAT (waived if you bring in 5 members)
Parents, and anyone with parental responsibility for or day-to-day care of a child, anywhere in the world. You are a member as soon as you have paid.
What you get
- 10% off live events (excl. VAT).
- A vote in alliance polls, and the right to elect and stand for the Parents' Council, elected once the alliance has 1,000 members with chapters in at least two countries.
- Your own voice, separate from Support Membership, which holds the vote at Custorian's general assembly.
- You speak for yourself, not for Custorian: no member is a Custorian spokesperson.
What you can do in the members area
- Topics. Suggest what you want to know more about and back other parents' suggestions. We find experts and materials for the most-backed, and email you when yours is ready.
- Expert library. Guides, checklists and articles from vetted experts.
- Talks and recordings. Join live talks with experts, ask questions (anonymous unless you choose to show your name) and watch recordings afterwards.
- Chapters. Join a local or online chapter, or start one at your school or club, and take part in chapter meetings.
- Forum and polls. Discuss with other parents under the Chatham House rule, post anonymously if you prefer, and vote in or propose polls.
- Country hub and representatives. Trusted local sources, helplines and regulators, and how your representatives have voted on child online safety.
- News Digest and members' meetings. The monthly News Digest, with a discussion under each issue, and open members' meetings.
Who it is for and what you get
€10 individual, €50 trust & safety expert, €100 non-profit, €500 for-profit (per year, excl. VAT)
Anyone who supports the association's purpose, including parents and youth representatives. A platform that could be assessed under the standard cannot join (Articles §3.1). Applications are normally decided within 10 working days.
What you get
- A vote at the general assembly on everything except Board composition, after three months' membership.
- No board seat and no path to certification at any fee level.
- No Parents' Alliance tools: a parent who wants both joins both.
What you can do in the members area
- General assembly. Receive notice, propose agenda items, vote (including secret ballots), and give or hold a proxy (at most two per person).
- Meetings. Join general assembly meetings in the members area's video room; joining records your attendance for quorum.
- Talks. Register for live talks and send questions in advance.
- News Digest and members' meetings. The monthly News Digest, with a discussion under each issue, and open members' meetings.
Who it is for and what you get
€50 / year excl. VAT (can be waived)
Child safety and trust & safety professionals, vetted by Custorian with a declaration of interests. Separate from the Trust & Safety Expert level of Support Membership.
What you get
- Your resources published in the expert library, after review.
- Matched to topics parents ask about.
What you can do in the members area
- Expert library. Submit guides, articles and tools; read everything published.
- Topics. See what parents want to know, so you can prepare material for it.
Towards the Parents’ Council
When the alliance has 1,000 members, with active chapters in at least 2 countries, members elect a Parents’ Council of 7 to lead it.
1 of 1,000 members
0 of 2 countries with an active chapter
Every parent you bring in counts. Invite parents or start a chapter.
Everyone signed in can also
- Report a concern. Tell our safeguarding lead, confidentially, if you are worried about a child.
- Settings. Your profile, country, language and notifications.
- Board members also schedule and join Board meetings, which are minuted.
Questions? Email info@custorian.org.