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Join Selcius

We’re delighted you’d like to become (or remain) a member of SELCIUS. This form should take no more than 10 minutes — but please read and consider everything carefully.

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About you

Please note

Questions 1–4 are required. Questions 5–9 are entirely optional. Please only share what you are comfortable with, or leave them blank if you prefer. We ask these questions because we are committed to building an inclusive co-op and this information can help us understand who we are reaching and where we need to improve our accessibility and outreach.

Your full name*

Your email address*

Your phone number*

How did you first hear about SELCIUS?*

e.g. through a friend (please say who), through Glengall Wharf Garden, on Instagram…

Age(optional)

Gender identity(optional)

Ethnicity(optional)

Do you identify as having a disability?(optional)

Home postcode(optional)

Membership fees

We aim to make our sauna accessible and sustainable for everyone, so we run a pay-what-you-can monthly membership fee. This fee may change depending on the changing requirements of the co-op (e.g. site requirements or rent costs). Any change will be discussed and decided by the members.

Tier 1 membership costs cover what we need to operate the co-op (accounting, fees, training provision, etc). Higher contributions at Tiers 2 & 3 will allow us to start building towards managing a site of our own.

An additional £2.00 session fee applies per visit, covering fuel, cleaning supplies, and maintenance costs. Any surplus goes toward future improvements.

You will be invoiced every three months according to the payment tier you select now. To change your tier, contact us at selcius.coop@gmail.com ahead of your next billing period.

Which tier is right for me?▾

Consider Tier 2 or 3 if any of these apply to you:

  • Comfortably meet all your basic needs
  • Travel recreationally
  • Have expendable income
  • Own the home you live in, or rent a high-end property
  • Have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money
  • Have access to family money and resources in times of need
  • Work part-time by choice

Consider Tier 1 or less if you:

  • Frequently stress about meeting basic needs, and don’t always achieve them
  • Have unstable housing
  • Are unemployed
  • Have immigration-related expenses
  • Are an unpaid community organiser
  • Are an elder with limited financial support

Which membership fee do you feel comfortable with?*

Membership roles and commitments

Are you free for sauna sessions on...?*

Can you commit to coming to a SELCIUS sauna session at least TWICE a month?*

The saunas are wood burning and take about 60 minutes to heat up. Each Wednesday we need someone to arrive early (at about 5:30pm) to light them.*

You will receive training in how to light the fires. Can you commit to doing this at least once a month?

Outside of lighting the sauna there are a number of other roles needed to operate each week. All roles can be done while using the sauna in the same session.*

See the Becoming a member document for details. Can you commit to taking on at least ONE role at the sauna a month?

SELCIUS is fully run by its members. Our success relies on members contributing not just to sauna session tasks, but also towards our long-term growth and sustainability.(optional)

Do you have skills or knowledge in any of these areas? Check all that apply.

If you'd like, please expand briefly on your skills or experience.(optional)

Our co-op is stronger when members contribute their time and skills. Recognising that everyone has different availability, please estimate how much additional time you can offer.*

This doesn't sign you up for anything — knowing our membership's capacity helps us gauge what SELCIUS can realistically take on going forward.

Code of conduct

All SELCIUS members are required to agree to our code of conduct. We have put together a document that includes our community agreement, code of conduct, and Glengall Wharf Community Garden’s code of conduct.

Please also familiarise yourself with our Welfare and Conflict Resolution Policy.

Read the full code of conduct▾
  • To ensure the sauna is a safe place for everyone, please maintain the highest standards of respect, cleanliness, inclusiveness, and courtesy. Be aware that you are in a shared environment and be respectful of the feelings and boundaries of others.
  • In our compact shared sauna space, please be mindful of personal boundaries and maintain a respectful distance whenever possible. While incidental contact may occur, always ensure others are comfortable and refrain from intentional contact without prior, explicit verbal consent.
  • Don’t comment on people’s bodies and tattoos. Even comments you think are compliments might not be taken that way by someone else.
  • This area is a nonsexual space — please refrain from engaging in or encouraging this kind of behaviour.
  • Do not assume people’s gender. If you’re not sure what pronouns someone uses, ask them first.
  • Respect others’ right to peace and quiet — be aware of the volume, tone and type of conversations you are having in the sauna. That being said, we are trying to build a community and so chatting is encouraged!
  • If you want to take a photo please make sure you ask people around you and do so quietly and considerately.
  • Toplessness is optional for all genders. Please be covered from the waist down.
  • Shower before you plunge. Please rinse off your sweat — it helps keep the plunges fresh for everyone.
  • Please sit on a towel in the sauna. We recommend bringing a second towel for drying after plunges/showers.
  • Ask before you put water on the stones (or any essential oils or other items that emit scent).
  • Follow the sauna training guidance carefully to ensure the sauna is safe, clean and ready for the next session.
  • SELCIUS uses WhatsApp to communicate with the membership and within our working groups. If you see a message you don’t understand, have concerns about, or disagree with, please address it with the person individually or contact our welfare leads — not in the wider WhatsApp group or with people outside the co-operative.
  • SELCIUS is a sober space. Please do not consume alcohol or drugs before or during your session, as substances can increase health risks and impact the inclusive, peaceful environment we’re building together.
  • Membership to SELCIUS and access to the sauna is limited to people over the age of 18.
  • Make sure to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water throughout your session.

Do you agree to follow the SELCIUS code of conduct?*

GDPR consent

We are collecting this information to manage a membership lottery and support the initial operations of our sauna. We commit to securely storing your data, limiting access to necessary personnel, and ensuring its use aligns with these stated purposes.

Do you consent to the collection and processing of your data, confirm that you have read and understood our privacy policy, and acknowledge your right to access or delete your data upon request?*

Feedback

Over to you! Please share anything you’d like us to know about you and/or your participation in SELCIUS — for example, any specific access needs or preferences you have. We’d also love to hear any hopes or ideas for SELCIUS in the short or long term, and anything else that comes to mind.

All feedback, ideas and questions welcome.(optional)