You're building the business. This is for the network around you, the protection when things go wrong, and the tools and advice to keep growing.
What's included
A network of self-employed people to learn from Why choose Empower
Empower covers the everyday and the unexpected: advice when you need a second opinion, support to keep projects moving, and protection when things don't go to plan. You also join a community of self-employed people building businesses alongside yours.
What you get
Member directory
Find and connect with members across the IPSE community.
Learn morePeer-to-peer networking
Connect with self-employed people who understand your world and can share their experience.
Learn moreEvents and webinars
Join member events and webinars, live or whenever suits you.
Learn moreCommunity hub
One place for discussion, support and shared knowledge from people who get it.
Learn moreSector updates
Get the latest updates and insight relevant to your sector every two weeks.
Learn moreMember feature and promotion
Get your business or story promoted to the wider IPSE community.
Learn moreMember directory and work opportunities
Connect with other members and access exclusive work opportunities.
Learn moreExpert advice and guidance
Get straight-talking answers and practical guidance whenever you need direction.
Learn moreBusiness Hub
Access contracts, templates and practical resources whenever you need them.
Learn more30-minute sprint mentoring
Get short, focused mentoring sessions when you need momentum fast.
Learn moreOn-demand learning and Launch programme
Learn at your own pace or follow a structured path with the Launch programme.
Learn moreFinancial advice consultation
Access a free initial online financial advice consultation for practical support with your finances.
Learn moreTax and legal helplines
Unlimited access to expert tax and legal advice whenever you need it.
Learn moreFree IR35 contract reviews
Get multiple free IR35 contract reviews, so you can check the status of your contracts before you start work.
Learn moreDiscounted contract health check
Get your contracts checked before you sign, with a discounted contract health check service.
Learn moreBusiness protection
Protection for issues including tax and HMRC enquiries, helping you deal with the unexpected.
Learn moreLegal protection
Protection for issues including contract disputes and debt recovery.
Learn moreIncome protection
Protection for illness, injury and jury service, helping protect your income when you cannot work.
Learn moreDebt recovery
Protection to help recover unpaid invoices and deal with clients who do not pay.
Learn moreJury service cover
Protection for loss of earnings if you are called for jury service.
Learn moreCriminal prosecution
Protection towards the legal costs of defending yourself against criminal prosecution.
Learn moreEmployment disputes
Protection towards the legal costs of employment tribunal claims.
Learn moreClient and agency failure
Protection if a client or agency becomes unable to pay you.
Learn moreHealth and safety cover
Protection towards health and safety claims that could affect your business.
Learn moreData protection
Protection towards data protection claims that could affect your business.
Learn moreA seat at roundtables with MPs and officials
Get opportunities to join discussions with MPs and officials on the issues affecting self-employed people.
Learn moreA personal line to our campaigns team
Speak directly to our campaigns team about the issues that matter to you and your business.
Learn moreExclusive legislation and regulation updates
Get insider updates on legislation and regulation that could affect how you work.
Learn moreDirectly support our campaigning
Help shape and strengthen IPSE's campaigning efforts by sharing your experience and supporting the issues that matter to you.
Learn moreShare your experience
Share your experiences with policymakers and in the media to help make the case for change.
Learn moreMaybe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We're here to help you get the most from your IPSE membership.
Reach out to the IPSE membership team for all of your queries about membership on 0208 897 9970 or through our contact form.
Contact us →
Book a call back with our membership team to discuss how IPSE can support you and your business, at a time that suits you best.
See available times →| Peer-to-peer networking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community hub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Events & webinars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bi-weekly sector updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Directly support our campaigning efforts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personalised on-boarding plan | — | ✓ |
| Concierge account management | — | ✓ |
| Member feature & promotion | — | ✓ |
| Member directory & work opportunities | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24 hrs advance notice | — | Included |
| On-demand learning & Launch programme | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expert advice and guidance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business Hub (contracts/templates) | ✓ | ✓ |
| 30-minute sprint mentoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| 60-minute expert mentoring | — | 1 complimentary session |
| Topical workshops | — | Complimentary |
| Financial advice consultation | — | In person |
| Tax and legal helplines | ✓ | ✓ |
| IR35 contract review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounted contract health check service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business protection (tax & HMRC enquiries, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legal protection (contract disputes, debt recovery, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Income protection (illness & injury, jury service cover, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ |
Self-employment is shaped by decisions at Westminster. This is for having your voice heard, backing our work, and staying in the loop.
Benefits:
You're building the business. This is for the network around you, the protection when things go wrong, and the tools and advice to keep growing.
Benefits:
You've built the business. This is for winning bigger contracts, sharpening your strategy, and having someone senior on hand when it matters.
Benefits:
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.
Ask questions, solve problems and get practical guidance from people who understand self-employment.
Connect with other self-employed people, share experience and find people who understand your challenges.
Join member events, discussions and conversations that help you keep moving your business forward.
We take the issues that matter to the self-employed to the highest levels of government. Here are some of the changes we're continuing to push for.
Self-employment shouldn't mean losing maternity and paternity pay. We're calling for parity with employed parents.
Read the campaign → MTD Tax simplicityKeep those earning under £30,000 out of MTD's scope, so modest incomes aren't hit with costs they can't absorb.
See what we're calling for → IR35 Off-payroll reformThese rules make it too hard for businesses to engage flexible talent. We're calling for the 2017 and 2021 reforms to be scrapped.
Read the campaign →Tell us what's affecting your business.
Whether you're building, growing or campaigning for change, there's an IPSE membership designed around what you need from self-employment.
You've built the business. This is for winning bigger contracts, sharpening your strategy, and having someone senior on hand when it matters.
You're building the business. This is for the network around you, the protection when things go wrong, and the tools and advice to keep growing.
Self-employment is shaped by decisions made at Westminster. This is for having your voice heard, backing our campaigns, and staying close to the conversation.
Three memberships, built around what you need from self-employment: grow your business, protect what you've built, or help shape the future.
Strategic input and senior-level support to help you take on bigger work and grow with confidence.
Explore Accelerate → 02 ProtectEveryday advice, practical support and protection when things don't go to plan.
Explore Empower → 03 InfluenceHave a direct hand in the campaigns fighting for a fairer deal for self-employed people.
Explore Advocate →