NCMD Benefits of membership

Promoting, Protecting and Encouraging Metal Detecting for Over 40 Years

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By joining the NCMD, you get much more than just basic insurance cover for your £8 annual membership. Membership includes a wide range of valuable benefits:

• Family-Friendly: Add up to three 10–16-year-olds for free under your policy if you're a parent or guardian. Perfect for sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren.
• Comprehensive Protection: Covered when attending commercial rallies, private digs, and group events.
• Committee Member Cover: Members of NCMD-affiliated club committees are insured for official club activities they organise.
• Free Carer Protection: Insurance extended to cover a carer assisting members during detecting.
• Membership Cards: Receive one physical card for your wallet and one key fob card — or opt for digital-only if preferred.
• Public Liability Insurance: Up to £10,000,000 with £0 excess. Includes cover while detecting in Europe (and potentially worldwide – see terms & conditions).
• NCMD App: Free app to record finds, engage with the community, and access your digital membership card.
• Excavation Support: Access the Major Finds Excavation Fund for assistance in funding qualified archaeological digs (available in England & Wales).
• Newsletter: Receive the NCMD Digging Deep newsletter with updates, features, and community news.
• International Members: Non-UK residents can join and enjoy the same benefits (insurance covers UK trips up to 7 days, digital card only).

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For general enquiries, please contact us.