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Frequently Asked Questions

Although our memberships are free, we know that you may have some questions before joining us. So, we've put together a list of some of the questions we get asked most frequently about our memberships. If we haven't answered your question, get in touch with us! You can email us on info@liverpoolaccesstoadvicenetwork.org.uk

Do I have to offer something in return to join LATAN?

We don't expect anything of our members. You won't have to commit to offering us any time or resources. That being said, the strength of our network is our members, and we thrive because our members boast sector-leading knowledge and skills. We always encourage our members to share training, advice, and best practice with the wider network. This way we can achieve our collective aim of ensuring everyone living in Liverpool can access high-quality advice and support.
Do I have to pay for LATAN membership?

No, LATAN membership is completely free. No matter which membership category you or your organisation falls under, you will not pay anything to be a member of LATAN. By joining us as a member you'll have access to engaging training materials, a knowledge network, a collective voice influencing political change across Liverpool, and many more benefits. You won't pay anything for this, so join us today!
How can I contribute to LATAN's leadership?

You can join us! Our members shape the future of LATAN and we develop and change in response to our members' needs. If you want to have a greater impact on LATAN's strategic direction, your organisation can stand for election to our committee. LATAN's committee work with our coordinator to develop our funding, management, and resource strategies. Look out for details about our future committee elections. For more information about our committee, click here to visit our governance webpage.
Does LATAN membership have a time commitment?

With LATAN membership you can do as much or as little as you like. We'd welcome you even if you're joining LATAN simply to read our weekly newsletter. Alternatively, we hold bi-monthly virtual network meetings where our members are invited to join together to share their knowledge and their experiences of working within Liverpool's third sector. We offer additional training events, networking meetings and an annual conference. In short, you can join in with as much or as little as you like!