Where self-employment works for you

We are the UK’s only not-for-profit membership association dedicated to the self-employed.

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Community

Growth

Protection

Influence

Connect with people who get it

Our community helps you overcome the obstacles of self-employment with genuine peer support. You get instant answers from experts when you need them, and access to a network of self-employed people who understand exactly what you're going through. And regular member events keep you connected, so you're never navigating your business alone.

Why IPSE

Everything you need to run, grow and protect your business, plus a voice at Westminster.

As a not-for-profit, everything goes straight back into supporting the self-employed.

Maybe the best thing I've signed up to since going freelance. The tools and resources are invaluable, and the team are eager to support and listen to feedback.

Kevin Spencer Internal Communications Consultant

I joined IPSE for the community but got so much more. If you're building something on your own, this is the organisation to be part of.

Heather Baker Founder, The AI Edit

As a freelancer myself, a large part of the reason I became a member is to show solidarity, that as freelancers we stand together. We have to, it's the only way we're going to be heard.

Adrian Ashton Enterprise Consultant

I joined IPSE as was looking to expand my network, be part of a community and have access to resources that can help me grow my business. So far, it's ticking all the boxes and I'm really looking forward to attending some of the upcoming events.

Debbie Gordon Founder, Create and Up Studio

Joining IPSE is one of the single most important things a freelancer can do. They have information at their fingertips, lobby on your behalf and keep you constantly connected. It gives you such a strong sense of being part of a wider community and that your voice matters.

Faye Dicker Voiceover Artist and Founder of Freelance Mum

Membership

The membership that grows with you

Three memberships, built around what you need from self-employment: grow your business, protect what you've built, or help shape the future.

Grow

Accelerate

You've built the business. This is for winning bigger contracts, sharpening your strategy, and having someone senior on hand when it matters.

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Empower

You're building the business. It's for the network around you, protection when things go wrong, and tools to keep growing.

Explore Empower → Influence

Advocate

Self-employment is shaped by decisions made at Westminster. It's for having your voice heard, backing campaigns, and staying informed.

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Campaigning

What we continue to fight for

Parental pay. Self-employment shouldn't mean losing maternity and paternity pay. We're calling for parity with employed parents.
Making Tax Digital. Keep those earning under £30,000 out of MTD's scope, so modest incomes aren't hit with costs they can't absorb.
IR35. These rules make it too hard to hire flexible talent. We want the 2017 and 2021 reforms reversed.
Artificial Intelligence. Your work shouldn't train AI models without your consent or your pay. We want creative freelancers protected.
Late payment. Clients shouldn't fund their cash flow by making you wait. We want 30 days as the standard term.
Employment status. UK employment status law is a maze. We want one clear legal test.