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Membership Options
Becoming part of Farm491 could not be simpler, with a range of membership options to suit you.
As a Farm491 member, you will gain access to:
- A network of relevant industry and academic contacts in AgriTech, AgriFood and farming, as well as unique promotional and collaborative opportunities
- A vibrant community of members
- A purpose-built business hub, providing hot desking and office space, as well as meeting rooms and event space
- In-house, expert business advisors, including in business planning, change management, investment, marketing and product development
- High quality programme online and in-person events, including networking, knowledge exchange workshops* and member-only events
- Discounts on RAU CPD courses and on RAU Laboratories hire
*If you are a registered or trading business in Gloucestershire, you will also have access to Growth Hub Cirencester events.
Virtual
£80 per month or £880 annually
Our most popular membership choice, especially for early stage start-ups.
- Introductory online consultation session with a member the Farm491 Team to develop your plan to growth
- One hour of online consultancy advice with a Business Advisor monthly
- Access to Farm491 events, including member-only events
- 2 hours of meeting room hire per month (subject to availability), with 25% on all subsequent meeting room & event space hire
- Discounts on RAU CPD courses and RAU Laboratories hire
- Promotion on Farm491 website and other channels
- Regular Farm491 newsletter
Benefit from a month’s free membership when you pay annually. All prices are subject to VAT.
Flexible
£200 per month or £2400 annually
Best for solo entrepreneurs seeking the benefits of Virtual and a flexible workspace.
The benefits of Virtual, plus:
- use of hot desking in our purpose-built Alliston Centre
- postal address available on request
Additional benefits:
- 24/7 access
- Free parking
- Superfast internet speed
- Unlimited speciality tea and coffee
- Subsidised meals at the RAU Dining Hall
- Subsidised membership at the RAU Gym
Benefit from a month’s free membership when you pay annually. All prices are subject to VAT.
Registered address and long-term locker hire available at an additional cost.
Resident
From £360 per person, per month. Price dependent on office size.
Best for solo entrepreneurs & teams seeking the benefits of Virtual, plus a permanent workspace.
The benefits of Virtual, plus a serviced, furnished, lockable office in the Alliston Centre or Trent Lodge.
Additional benefits:
- 24/7 access
- Free parking
- Superfast internet speed
- Unlimited speciality tea and coffee
- Subsidised meals at the RAU Dining Hall
- Subsidised membership at the RAU Gym
Benefit from a month’s free membership when you pay annually. All prices are subject to VAT.
Student & Alumni
Our exclusive, fully funded memberships for current students and alumni of the RAU with a registered or trading business.*
- Introductory consultation session with a member of the Farm491 Team to develop your plan to growth
- One hour of consultancy advice monthly, including introductions
- Access to Farm491 events, including member-only events
- Promotion on Farm491 website and other channels
- Regular Farm491 newsletter
- Use of hot desking while working on business
- 20% discount on meeting room and event space hire
*We offer Alumni Membership to Alumni who have graduated in the last 12 months from the RAU only.
It is at the discretion of Farm491 to accept Student Membership applications from current students of the RAU without a registered or trading business (for example, those with businesses close to launching).
Conference & Meeting Rooms
Elevate your business gatherings
Meeting Rooms
Up to 14 people
Our purpose-built meeting rooms offer an alternative to our more traditional meeting and function rooms on the RAU campus.
You can expect:
- Full HD/HDMI/Plug ‘n Play TV
- Superfast wired and wireless internet and WiFi calling
- White board and pens
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Unlimited tea and speciality bean-to-cup coffee
- Subsidised meals at The Restaurant at the RAU
On request:
- Catering by the RAU Catering Team
- HD webcam
- Flipchart
- Printing services
Event Space
Up to 50 people
Our bright, light filled contemporary space with modern fenestration, boasting stunning views across our fields.
You can expect:
- Full HD/HDMI/Plug ‘n Play TV
- Superfast wired and wireless internet and WiFi calling
- White board and pens
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Unlimited tea and speciality bean-to-cup coffee
- Subsidised meals at The Restaurant at the RAU
On request:
- Catering by the RAU Catering Team
- HD webcam
- Flipchart
- Printing services