Thinking of joining?

Why you should join

Find out more about the money you could receive, and the other benefits of being a member.

How to join

Joining ALCS is easy – we’ll guide you through the steps. Lifetime membership costs just £36, which we take only when we make our first payment to you.

Who can join?

All types of writer are welcome, as well as beneficiaries to writers’ estates. Find out about eligibility.

Joining on behalf of an Estate?

If you’re due to inherit from a writer’s estate, you can join us and receive money due to you. Find out how to apply.

Commission

We charge a commission on the money we pay you. We keep this as low as possible, and use it to run ALCS (it's currently 9.5%). Find out more about our commission and any tax implications it might have for you.