MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Member Benefits can be accessed in our Member’s Area.
BFI Membership
BFI Members are at the front of the queue for the hottest film tickets in London, and enjoy a great package of other film benefits. BECTU members can save £5 on the usual direct debit price.
Training
Training and webinars on topics including freelancing, pensions, negotiation and networking.
Early Bird
A comprehensive listing of upcoming film and TV productions, complete with start dates and important contact details.
Prospect Plus
Up to 20% off stores including Apple, Foyles, Dell and Vision Express
6% off dining out at restaurants including Nandos, Wagamamas, Pizza Express and Cote
Vouchers for cinema tickets at Vue, Odeon and Empire with The Cinema Society
3 months free on the TOTUM PRO membership which offers fantastic discounts on 350 online brands and on the high street including ASOS, Deliveroo, Disney+, BT and Co-op with a free Tastecard
Save up to 10% on theatre, Merlin, Virgin Experience Days and other attraction tickets
Exclusive savings on holidays and insurance cover
Save up to 55% on gym memberships
Save up to 30% off eye care with vision express
Save up to 20% off CV and LinkedIn profile writing services and interview coaching skills as well as self employed tax return services
Stage, Screen & Radio magazine
A journal of the technicians and allied staff in the film, broadcasting, theatre and entertainment industries. It is the largest circulation magazine of its kind, mailed four times a year direct to the home of each member.
Legal Services
Specialist legal advice and assistance on employment matters such as breach of contract, discrimination, unfair dismissal, equal pay, working time, monies owed and redundancy
24-hour/365 day legal helpline offering free initial legal advice on non-employment matters such as property, divorce, debt
Personal injury advice and representation for accidents for members and their families, whether at work or away from work
Criminal law advice
Low cost conveyancing
Free will service for members and their partners
Professional and public liability insurance for any time you accidentally spill you morning coffee on that expensive mixing desk
University Discounts
A number of universities and colleges offer course discounts for union members including Birkbeck, the University of London and the National Extension College.
Health and Dental Plans
Our health and dental plans give you money back on everyday medical expenses not covered by the NHS, such as trips to the optician, dentist, physiotherapist and much more.
University College of Osteopathy
Members enjoy discounts on UCO clinic appointment fees, providing access to high quality osteopathic care at an affordable rate at the largest osteopathic teaching clinic in Europe for when we’ve sat in our chairs for too long.
Financial Advice
Complimentary financial review and appointment with one of our professional financial advisers. BECTU members or their dependents in financial distress can also apply for a grant from the Prospect Benevolent Fund.
Death Benefit Scheme
Death benefit scheme offers a lump sum payment to a dependent of a working member who has died.
Script Registration
Bectu offers a script registration service.