i was a member of the NCCA for 10 years but never got a lot back, i agree with others that the general public have no clue who they are or what they do, promises of nationwide exposure never really came to light, since not renewing my membership last year, i have found that it has had absolutely no affect on job bookings, in fact this has been my best year so far to date, cant see the point in re joining until i feel it will benefit my business, just because ive dropped out of the NCCA then it doesnt make me less qualified, does it, but im £250 better off..........that pays for a lovely weekend break.