FAQ

The tutor collective is for any local tutor, music teacher or other children's activity provider who meets delivers their services entirely or predominately to children from 0-18 years old, and is looking to develop themselves personally, grow their business and benefit from a like-minded community. 

If you're not sure if the group is right for you, please send us an email at thetutorcollectivelondon@gmail.com with some details about you and your business and we'll let you know. Most businesses are welcome to attend up to two meetings to get a feel for the group even if you don't yet meet our minimum criteria. 

You can see a list of our current members on our members page. If you think your business compliments the others in the group, it probably does! 

If you're not sure if the group is right for you, please send us an email at thetutorcollectivelondon@gmail.com with some details about you and your business and we'll let you know if your business is a good fit for the group. Most businesses are welcome to attend up to two meetings to get a feel for the group even if you don't yet meet our minimum criteria (see "what are the requirements for membership" for more details).

If a member is operating in the same category in a similarnearby location, this may mean that you can't join for now. We'll look at this as part of the application process if you'd like to apply for membership. In any case, you'll be able to attend up to one meeting per time, providing you meet our minimum criteria. 

No. If you prefer, as long as your business is a suitable fit for the group, you're welcome to continue attending on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis, though there are limitations  and this does mean you won't enjoy all the benefits our members receive. 

You can find out more about our different membership options here.  

Please see our Membership page for more details.

Yes, a very small one of £1, £2, £4 or £10 per week, depending on your preferred membership option, but this won't apply until after your second meeting. 

Please see our Membership page for more details.

The Tutor Collective costs £52, £104, £208 or £520 per year to join, depending on your membership level, plus £10-17 per meeting for drinks only or brunch respectively. 

Other local groups to consider include:

• BNI - £899 + VAT per year + £20 per meeting (breakfast included)

• Businesswomen ULTD - £19.80 including VAT per meeting with no membership fee  (drinks only)

• POP Connect - £215 +  VAT per year + £30 + VAT per meeting

• SB Alliance - from £150 per year + £45 per meeting 

• Watford & West Herts Chamber of Commerce - from £235 per year. Many events are offered free off charge to members. 

Please see our Membership page for more details.

The Tutor Collective is unique in that we specifically bring together child-focused businesses. Because of this, we're very strict on ensuring that even if a business serves adults too, it is predominately aimed at children. Otherwise, we become just like BNI or any other general networking group.

We also want to make sure you have  good reputation for what you do so that members can trust in recommending you, and that you have the capacity to take on the expected number of clients within your area of exclusivity, depending on membership level. 

You can see specific requirements for each membership level here.

Please get in touch at thetutorcollectivelondon@gmail.com with some more details about you and your business. If your business would be a good fit but you're in the early stages and on track to meet our minimum requirements in the future, you're welcome to attend up to 2 meetings now to get a feel for the group and you can always apply for membership once you're ready.  

The requirements listed on the Membership page are for guidance. However, if you apply for membership, we will look at your business more holistically before making a decision.  

All regular meetings take place The Aerodrome Café, Hogg Lane, Elstree, WD6 3AW from 9.15am-12pm.

For more information, please see our 'Events' page.

Regular meetings currently cost £17 to attend including brunch or £10 just for drinks, payable in advance for members and / or first or second time visitors. 

If you've attended a couple of meetings before but would prefer to continue on a 'pay-as-you-go', this is charged at £28 including brunch or £18 just for drinks. 

For more information on fees for our different membership options, see https://www.thetutorcollective.co.uk/membership

• Tickets are non-refundable if less than 72-hours notice is given. If more than 72-hours notice is given to cancel, an £8 cancellation fee will be charged and the remaining ticket fee will be refunded

• Tickets are transferable, providing the new attendee is a suitable fit for the group.  If you'd like to give or sell your ticket to someone else, please let us know in advance. This is done at the risk of the buyer and seller and TTC bears no responsibility

• Tickets will be refunded in full if the event is cancelled or if the event is fully booked before your payment has been received. 

0915 – arrive and mingle

1000 – meeting officially starts with 1-minute introductions

1030 – announcements

1040 – short break

1045 – group discussion

1130 - brunch & open networking

1200 - end of event

No. Unlike BNI and some other organisations, there is no pressure whatsoever to bring referrals or visitors to the group. This is purely organic based networking and whilst we'd love it if you gave business to our members, you should only do so if and when you feel comfortable to. 

We cover a range of topics from branding and marketing to employment law and accounting; anything that feel members would benefit from. We plan most of the guest speakers in advance for the academic year so you can look at out 'Events' page to see which topics most interest you.

If you'd like to attend a meeting, please complete this form and we'll be in touch with further details or you can find and book on to an event directly on our 'Events' page.