Membership prices will rise from 1st January 2026, an average of 3.1%, less than the rate of inflation.
During Covid, membership prices were held at 2020 levels for 2021 and 2022. The compound inflation over this period was over 5.6%. In July 2022 the annual inflation rate was 8.8% and rising.
For 2023, BF returned to the principle agreed with the Home Nations of aligning increases in membership fees with inflation (using CPI/CPIH measures).
For 2026 membership prices will increase by an average of 3.1%, with compete membership categories increasing by 4.1%. Introductory membership remains free and starter memberships were held.
This was announced at the 2025 AGM following approval by the Home Nations.
| Membership Category |
2025 Discounted Auto Renewal |
2025 Full Price |
2026 Discounted Auto Renewal |
2026 Full Price |
| Adult Compete | £65.25 | £72.50 | £67.95 | £75.50 |
| Under 20 Compete | £47.40 | £53.00 | £49.50 | £55.00 |
| Under 14 Compete | £36.90 | £41.00 | £38.70 | £43.00 |
| Recreational 18+ | £32.40 | £36.00 | £33.75 | £37.50 |
| Recreational Under 18 | £20.25 | £22.50 | £21.15 | £23.50 |
| Starter 18+ | £20.25 | £22.50 | £20.25 | £22.50 |
| Starter Under 18 | £12.60 | £14.00 | £12.60 | £14.00 |
| Supporter 18+ | £14.40 | £16.00 | £15.30 | £17.00 |
| Supporter Under 18 | £10.80 | £12.00 | £10.80 | £12.00 |
| Northern Ireland – Fencing Ireland Associate | £10.00 | £12.00 | £10.00 | £12.00 |
| Introduction | Free | Free | Free | Free |
PLEASE NOTE: All membership payments made are non-refundable. Membership operates on a rolling basis and late payment of renewals will be back-dated to the original renewal date of your membership.
If you wish to cancel a membership and you have selected to pay via Auto-Renewal or Direct Debit, it is your responsibility as the bill payer to make the cancellation before your next renewal date. You can do this from within your membership profile by accessing the membership form and clicking ‘Cancel Auto-Renewal’.
If you need help cancelling your auto-renewal prior to the renewal date, please click on support within the membership platform.
For more information on the Terms and Conditions of Membership, please click here.
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