Change in membership fees for New Forest CDA

The New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association (CDA) will be increasing annual membership subscriptions from the start of 2027.

Having been agreed at the annual general meeting earlier in the year, the decision was taken to help the Association keep pace with the running costs and, most importantly, to ensure it can continue to provide a strong voice for Commoners and protect commoning for future generations.

Membership subscriptions are an important part of funding the CDA’s work as they help support the Association’s representation of Commoners, communications, meetings and ongoing work on the issues that matter to members and the future of commoning in the New Forest.

The new annual subscription rates for 2027 will be:

• Associate member: £10
• Full member – not turning out: £15
• Full member – turning out up to 10 animals: £20
• Full member – turning out more than 10 animals: £25
• Junior member: £5

Andrew Parry-Norton, chair of the New Forest CDA, said: ‘We have tried to keep the increase in membership fees as proportionate as possible. We recognise that costs are rising for everyone, but it is important that the Association has the resources it needs to continue representing and supporting Commoners and protecting the interests of commoning in the New Forest.

‘We are always grateful for the continued support of our members and by being a member of the CDA, you help ensure Commoners have a strong, collective voice in the New Forest.’

Current New Forest CDA members who pay by standing order should ensure they amend their payment plan in good time ahead of the change.

Any prospective new members to the Association can find out more information and sign up using the form here