Explore Our Memberships

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“my therapist told me there isn't any reason for me to keep coming back. Her own words were, this S2S group has changed you, you'll be fine now.”

— Hiren

Membership options

We operate an opt out membership policy in S2S to support the running of this community. Please see the two options (S2S Access vs S2S Membership) to understand which option is best for you

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S2S Access

Limited Access to community events: You’ll be able to attend our our flagship Hyde Park Walk and Coffee, our regional walks (Hampstead Heath, Victoria Park, Tooting Common), and our monthly new joiner social

Limited online community hub (MN) access: You’ll be able to access the community overview section and view the events mentioned above

📆 A 30 day S2S membership free trial: A chance to experience membership and explore what S2S has to offer, before deciding if it’s the right place for you.

Important note: You can start this trial whenever is convenient for you. To initiate it, "purchase" your membership (which will be free for the first 30 days). The free trial version of membership will be available from September 1st - the link will be shared soon.

Before the 30 days is up, you'll get a reminder. Either do nothing if you'd like to continue with membership, or cancel your subscription using these instructions (cancel my subscription). If you cancel your subscription, you will keep your mighty networks profile and still be able to access our community walks for free!

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S2S Membership

👍 Access to ALL community events: These include Curry Club, Circle of Crust, Board Game Night, Sauna and Cold plunge, bowling, cinema, museum visits, climbing, comedy night, and more.

Some of these events are free for shoulders

Some of these events are at cost price (e.g., to cover the cost of hiring the sauna)

👍 Access to Coffee Roulette: Access to our monthly coffee roulette initiative - a scheme where you’re paired with at least 2 other members in your local area to connect!

👍 Access to Community Retreats & Holidays: Experience a deeper sense of belonging on our community retreats and holidays

👍 Full Access to our Online Community Hub (Mighty Networks): Create your own ad hoc meet ups, connect in our discussion boards, and chat to other members in our regional group chats 

👍 Community Benefits: Access to offers and discounts from our community partners, including 6 free therapy sessions with Beder and free tickets to Bored of Dating apps events 

👍 Merch: Access to S2S merch coming September 2026

Please note: if your current circumstances prevent you from being able to purchase a shoulder membership (e.g., a recent redundancy, mental or physical health challenges preventing you from working, etc) please email either dan@shouldertoshoulder.co.uk or tom@shouldertoshoulder.co.uk. You do not need to explain your predicament - we operate a trust based, no questions asked policy on this!