Support Be Prepared UK
Be Prepared UK started with a simple idea. Helping ordinary British households prepare for emergencies without the fearmongering, expensive equipment or end-of-the-world nonsense. I'm genuinely grateful for the support the channel has received, and I want to keep making useful videos, guides and resources that everyone can access.
Running the channel and community takes a lot of time, and there's also the cost of researching topics, testing equipment and keeping the website running. If you enjoy what I do and would like to help, there are a few ways you can support me. Some cost very little, and others simply involve buying things you were planning to buy anyway. Every bit of support makes a difference, and I really do appreciate it.
Buy My First Aid Guide & Kit Builder
One of the best ways to support Be Prepared UK is by buying my First Aid Guide & Kit Builder. It's something I've put together to help ordinary households become better prepared for medical emergencies, without spending a fortune on expensive, ready-made first aid kits.
The guide covers essential first aid knowledge, including CPR instructions, dealing with common injuries and emergencies, and putting together a practical first aid kit that suits your household.
Rather than simply giving you a shopping list, it helps you understand what you're buying, why you might need it and how to build your own kit over time.
When you buy a copy, you're getting a useful resource for yourself and your family, while also helping me fund future videos, equipment reviews and new guides for the community.
Become a Supporting Member of My Community
I've created the Be Prepared UK Community as a place where we can share ideas, ask questions and help each other become better prepared. It's completely free to join, and I intend to keep it that way.
However, for anyone who would like to contribute a little towards the running costs, I've also introduced optional supporting memberships, starting at just £5 a month.
That support helps me pay for the website, produce more videos, research new subjects and buy equipment that I can properly test before sharing my thoughts with you.
As a thank you, supporting members receive some additional benefits, including early access to selected videos and exclusive downloads and resources. Different membership levels offer different ways to contribute.
But I want to make one thing clear. You don't need to pay to be part of the community. Free members are just as welcome, and you'll still have access to the forum, member directory, free downloads and community discussions.
Supporting membership is simply an option for those who enjoy my work and want to help me continue doing it.
Buy Your Prepping Gear Through My Recommended List
If you're planning to buy some emergency supplies anyway, this is probably the easiest way to support the channel without spending anything extra.
I've put together a recommended prepping gear page covering useful equipment for ordinary UK households. You'll find things like emergency water storage, filtration, lighting, cooking equipment, backup power, communications and plenty of other practical items.
I spend a lot of time looking at equipment, comparing products and finding things that I believe offer sensible value for money. My aim is to help you avoid wasting money on gear you don't actually need.
Many of the products on the page have Amazon affiliate links. When you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission from Amazon. It doesn't cost you a penny more, and those commissions help keep Be Prepared UK running.
You don't need to buy anything specifically to support me. But if you're already shopping for emergency equipment, I'd really appreciate you taking a look at my recommendations first.
Surprise Me with Something from My Wish List
I've had some lovely messages from people asking if there's a way to send me something directly, so I've put together an Amazon wish list.
Most of the items are equipment I'd like to get my hands on for future videos, things I want to test or products that could be useful for the channel. There might also be the occasional gadget on there that I just fancy having a play with!
There's absolutely no expectation for anyone to buy me anything. But if you do decide to send something, please know that it's genuinely appreciated by both me and my family.
And who knows, you might even see your gift appearing in a future Be Prepared UK video.
A Personal Thank You
When I started Be Prepared UK, I wanted to show that being prepared doesn't mean building a bunker, spending thousands of pounds or believing that the world is about to end.
It's about ordinary people taking sensible steps to look after themselves and their families when something unexpected happens.
What I didn't expect was just how many people would get behind that message. The comments, emails, encouragement and conversations I've had with viewers have been incredible, and they've made all the work worthwhile.
Whether you buy my guide, join as a supporting member, use one of my affiliate links or send something from my wish list, it all makes a real difference.
And if you're not in a position to spend anything, that's absolutely fine too. Watching my videos, leaving a comment, subscribing or sharing something useful with a friend helps more than you might realise.
Thank you for being part of Be Prepared UK and helping me build something that I hope will be genuinely useful to people for years to come.
Stay safe, be prepared.
Alan