Our members are the backbone of our community, coming together to champion freedom of expression, take part in our campaign actions and, critically, provide the financial support needed to deliver our work.

As a member of English PEN, you’ll receive:

• Welcome letter and a copy of the PEN Charter
• Monthly membership e‑newsletter with updates on our work and opportunities to get involved
• Voting rights at the English PEN Annual General Meeting

A Standard Membership annual subscription costs £50, or £25 for an Under-35 membership. We also offer concessionary rates.

If you’d like to give more, you can show your solidarity by signing up as a PEN Advocate.

Join our vibrant community of writers, readers and activists today.

Give someone the gift of English PEN

If you enjoy the work we do, and you’re looking for a gift for someone passionate about writing, books and free expression, why not gift them an English PEN membership?

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact the membership team at [email protected].