Join the Discover Unique Community Network

Join the Discover Unique Community Network

Community Partner is not a paid directory listing and it is not a verification product. It is a community membership: a way for charities, CICs, parent carer forums, community organisations, support networks and community groups to be recognised as part of a growing network committed to positive outcomes for the SEND community.

• Stand alongside other organisations supporting the Discover Unique mission: helping people discover support, knowledge, communities and opportunities.
• Help families, carers, adults and professionals discover the support that already exists around them.
• Strengthen local and national SEND communities by making community organisations easier to find.
• Community Partner membership is £24.99 per year — annual membership only.
• Community Partner is a community and partnership programme aligned to our Communities pillar. It is not a Verified™ tier and carries no verification claim.

Why Community Partners Matter

Most families do not begin their search with a professional directory. They begin with a local group, a charity helpline or another parent who has been there before.

• Community organisations reach the people who are least likely to find formal services on their own.
• Grassroots groups often provide the first honest answer to "What's out there?"
• Recognition matters — the people doing the most valuable work are often the least visible.
• Working together improves the visibility of community organisations across the whole country.
• Partners help us keep the platform accurate, local and genuinely useful.

What Community Partners Receive

Community Partner is about connection, collaboration and recognition — being known as part of the Discover Unique Community Network. Community Partners may be invited to take part in Discover Unique stories, spotlights, campaigns and community initiatives as the programme grows.

• Recognition as part of the Discover Unique Community Network, with a Community Partner badge.
• A community profile with support needs, age groups, delivery methods and coverage areas.
• Listing within the Communities section and increased visibility in search.
• Eligibility for Community Spotlights and Community Stories.
• Eligibility for featured organisation opportunities and awareness campaigns.
• Eligibility for social media recognition and features on the Discover Unique website.
• Invitations to collaborate on community initiatives as the network grows.
• Future case studies, with your approval.
• Opportunities are offered as the programme grows and are never guaranteed or sold — we share what we can, when we can.

How partners are recognised

Partner recognition is being built in stages. Badges and profiles are live now; the public partner directory and case studies follow as the programme grows.

Expression of Interest

Tell us a little about your organisation and we'll come back to you personally. There is no application fee and no commitment at this stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it cost anything?

Community Partner membership is £24.99 per year. It is an annual membership only — there is no monthly option. Founding Community Partner recognition is separate: it cannot be purchased, is limited, and is offered at the discretion of Discover Unique. Any fee waiver or discount is temporary and managed separately.

Is Community Partner the same as Verified™?

No. Community Partner is a community and partnership programme aligned to the Communities pillar, and carries a Community Partner badge only. It involves no verification checks and makes no verification claim. Discover Unique Verified™ is a separate trust framework with its own checks, evidence and badge, available from £19.99 per year.

Do we still need checks?

Verification standards are unchanged. If your organisation also wants the Discover Unique Verified™ badge, you complete the same identity, safeguarding and insurance checks as everyone else and are re-verified annually. No organisation automatically receives Verified™ status.

Who can apply?

Registered charities, CICs, parent carer forums, community organisations, support networks and community groups supporting the SEND community across the UK.

How many Founding Partners will there be?

A small, limited number. Places are intentionally restricted so that Founding Partner status stays meaningful many years from now. If the programme is full when you apply we'll keep your details and come back to you.

What happens after we express interest?

We'll get in touch to talk it through, confirm the details we need, and guide you through creating your listing.

Can we leave later?

Yes. You can update or withdraw your listing at any time, and we'll remove your recognition from the partner page on request.