Get Certified with Friendship House®

The Friendship House® Certificate is a programme designed for places that promote Tech-Free Zones — spaces free from excessive technology, fostering real connections, preventing isolation, and reducing screen addiction.

In an era of digital isolation, our mission is to create spaces that minimise scrolling, encourage real-world interactions, and support community building.

Who is the Friendship House® programme for?

The program is available for:

• Businesses with physical locations (cafés, libraries, schools, sports halls, community hubs)

• Outdoor activities (sports clubs, social initiatives, recreational parks)

• Businesses and organisations operating in rented spaces but aligned with Friendship House® values

If your space promotes human interaction and reduces technology’s impact on social life, you can join the programme and receive the Friendship House® Certificate.

Benefits for Your Space

Every certified location receives:

• A Friendship House® sticker for display on the building, stand, or meeting space

• A digital certificate for websites and social media

• Promotion within our network — listing in the Tech-Free Zones directory

• Credibility — recognition for fostering offline community engagement

• Partnership and networking opportunities — support for creating local initiatives and events

How Does Certification Work?

• The first 6 months of certification are free.

• After 6 months, an annual fee applies, based on business revenue.

• We reserve the right to visit the registered location (if possible) or conduct an online verification to ensure compliance with the programme’s principles.

• The badge is awarded for one year; after 12 months, recertification is required.

Certification Packages (first 6 months free)

1. Micro-businesses & Startups (annual revenue up to £20,000)

   • Annual fee: £15

   • For small businesses and startups, promoting tech-free spaces.

   • Includes full support, a sticker, and a digital certificate.

2. Small Businesses & Organisations (annual revenue £20,000 – £50,000)

   • Annual fee: £30

   • For established businesses promoting Tech-Free Zones.

   • Additional promotion on our social media channels.

3. Medium Businesses & Organisations (annual revenue £50,000 – £100,000)

   • Annual fee: £50

   • For businesses and organisations with higher revenues that emphasise real-world connections and technology reduction.

   • Increased visibility in the Friendship House® directory.

4. Large Businesses & Organisations (annual revenue £100,000 – £250,000)

   • Annual fee: £75

   • For successful businesses supporting Tech-Free Zones and social integration.

   • Opportunity to host events under the Friendship House® banner.

5. Businesses & Organisations with revenue over £250,000

   • Annual fee: £100+ (customised agreements)

   • For large-scale organisations looking to become official Friendship House® partners.

   • Full promotional support and strategic partnership.

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What Does Certification Include?

• Friendship House® sticker for doors, stands, or meeting spaces

• Digital certificate for websites and social media

• Promotion in our network and directory

• Access to the community and networking opportunities

• Option to renew certification annually

How to Apply?

1. Ensure your space includes at least a minimal Tech-Free Zone.

2. Fill out the application form.

3. Upon approval, receive your sticker, certificate, and promotional materials.

4. After 6 months, decide whether to renew your certification (according to the selected package).

5. Does your space promote real connections and limit technology?

Join us and get your Friendship House® Certificate.

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