Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to join Momentum?

Momentum has two types of affiliation: Members and Movement Builders.

Anyone is eligible to become a Momentum member, provided they meet the following criteria:

Aged 14 or over
Is a member of the Labour Party and no other political party, nor an organisation disallowed by the National Coordination Group
Agrees to be bound by the rules of Momentum, including its code of ethics

Those who support Momentum’s aims and want to be involved in our wider activities, but are not members of the Labour party can become Movement Builders. Anyone can become a Movement Builder, provided they meet the following criteria:

Aged 14 or over
Agrees to be bound by the rules of Momentum, including its code of ethics

What is a Momentum Movement Builder?

Momentum believes that people should join the Labour Party if they can. But those who cannot take this step can become Movement Builders.

A Movement Builder is someone who supports the aims of Momentum and wants to be involved in our wider activities, such as organising community campaigns and attending local group meetings.

Sign up to be a Movement Builder here.

What can I do to check the status of my membership?

Simply email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

How do I find out my membership number?

Simply email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

How can I can find my local Momentum group?

Check the Momentum groups map to see if there are any groups local to you.

If there aren’t, you can find out more about setting one up in your local area.

What do I do if there is no local Momentum group near me?

If there isn’t a group near you, and you would like to set one up, email us at [email protected] to request a group set-up. We will then advise you of the viability of a group in your area and send you information regarding the set-up procedure and best practice.

How do I notify Momentum’s national office about a change to who has roles within local Momentum groups?

Just email [email protected] with the full name, contact number and email address of the person/people taking up the new positions.

What are Momentum’s organisational structures?

See the section on Democratic Structures for more information.

How do I make an enquiry?

General enquiries should be directed to [email protected] or Momentum at:

Momentum
Northover House
132a Bournemouth Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hants
SO53 3AL
United Kingdom

How do I make a complaint?

Complaints can be sent via email or post and should be marked with the subject heading ‘Complaint’.

Complaints can be sent to the following address:

Momentum
Northover House
132a Bournemouth Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hants
SO53 3AL
United Kingdom

Or emailed to [email protected].

Momentum has a formal complaints procedure – a copy of which will be sent to those who submit formal complaints. You should receive an acknowledgment within 5 working days; if you do not, please resend your complaint.

Please note that while Momentum will make every effort to respond to all complaints, if you do not send your complaint in the specified format, this may cause delay.

How do I cancel my membership?

If you wish to cancel your Momentum membership, you can do so by logging in using your membership details here.

If you're cancelling your membership as you're no longer a member of the Labour Party, you can become a Momentum Movement Builder. This will grant you exclusive access to our quarterly newsletters, keeping you updated on how we're building socialist strength for the long-term.

Any further questions please contact us at [email protected]

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