Business Uncorked Events

Please refer to Events FAQs for details

Uncorked Founder Rates

Discounted 2026 membership rates apply to members that join by 12 December 2025 

The discount is 10% off the stated membership fee (not joining fee)

Uncorked Passes

Uncorked Passes guarantee a spot at Business Uncorked events for one Uncorked Member and one Uncorked Member's guest at an event

The number of Uncorked Passes available to a member is based on their membership level

Member passes are only to be used by members

Guest passes are only to be used by guests of members

Members must confirm their attendance at Business Uncorked events to us at least 72 hours in advance of each event they plan to attend

Members must provide their guest details to us at least 72 hours in advance of the event they plan to bring them to

Members must accompany their guests at our events

Business Uncorked Events - Discounted Tickets

Uncorked Pass and Uncorked Club members benefit from a £10 (incl VAT) discount off the price of Business Uncorked events tickets for themselves and a guest

Uncorked VIP members benefit from the same discount at the time of buying tickets for additional guests

Discount is applied at the point of purchase by using your member code

Discount applied to the prevailing Business Uncorked events ticket price at the time of booking for the event in question

Early booking secures the best price

Discount cannot be applied to Event tickets retrospectively so please ensure you use your code when you purchase

We provide members with a code to secure their discount at the point of purchase

Members must accompany their guests at our events

This offer is not transferable

Uncorked Voices

As a member showcase yourself and your business in our podcast

We will be scheduling recording sessions throughout the year and will agree a date and time with you to record your podcast episode

Uncorked Directory

We shall maintain an online directory of members

We shall invite you to provide certain information for your listing

You are responsible for updating us about changes to your content in the Uncorked Directory

Uncorked Concierge

We meet with you annually to understand what you are looking for from connections and who would make a real difference for you so we can introduce you to people from our membership and network

It is your responsibility to follow up on those introductions and to maintain the connections made

Uncorked Cellar

Your 10% wine discount is only available for "off sales" bought in The Cork Dork, Chalkwell for consumption away from the premises

The discount is currently 10% off the prevailing, listed "off sales" price

You will need to provide evidence at the time of purchase of your Uncorked membership to secure your discount

For larger orders, contact the venue in advance to avoid disappointment

We cannot apply discount retrospectively so please ensure you show proof of membership at the point of purchase

This offer is not transferable

Uncorked Notes

We shall provide online tasting notes to support the wine choices you make at Uncorked Events and when using your Uncorked Cellar benefits

We shall rely on information provided by third parties in producing Uncorked Notes

Uncorked Collectives

We shall run four, three-hour Work, Wealth and Wellbeing Mastermind sessions a year to help you in these important areas

Each Uncorked Collective will be themed around the area of Work, Wealth or Wellbeing

The aim of Uncorked Collectives is to provide safe, open, member-led conversations on these areas

These should help you make better decisions, receive fresh insights and have improved clarity

Work shall cover matters such as performance, leadership and business purpose

Wealth shall involve discussion on matters such as finance, money habits and clear decision-making

Wellbeing shall consider matters such as resilience, energy and emotional regulation

These sessions will be non-advisory

Uncorked Collectives may be online and/or in-person in the Southend area

Uncorked Collectives shall be held approximately one per quarter with dates and venues to be announced

We shall lead and facilitate the Uncorked Collectives

Session structure shall include a combination of all or any of circle-based discussion, masterclass insights, small group conversations, whole group synthesis, commitment sessions and networking opportunities

Sessions should be designed to speak to the attendees there and should be industry, size and sector neutral

We may choose to invite expert speakers along to sessions

Chatham House rules apply

Uncorked Collectives are member-led

Guest tickets shall also be available on a PAYG basis

This offer is not transferrable

Uncorked Escape

Club and VIP membership include discounted stays in a three bedroom apartment at the prestigious La Manga Club sports resort in Spain

Discounts are made from the prevailing published price on the website of the provider at the time of booking

Discounts cannot be applied retrospectively

The accommodation sleeps up to 6 people

Flights, insurances, transfers and expenses are excluded and must be procured by the member separately

The accommodation can be used for fun, as a retreat or for thinking space

Subject to availability

Property to be booked directly with the provider

This offer is not transferable

Uncorked Growth

Club and VIP membership include leadership development and coaching services offered at a discount by Justin Walton Coaching & Consultancy

Discounts are applied to the usual price of the service procured by the member

Discounts cannot be applied retrospectively

The member will engage directly with the provider for the agreed services

Discounted leadership development and coaching services are not transferable

Uncorked Conversations

Our Uncorked VIP members benefit from four 90-minute meetings with us in a membership year to discuss ideas, opportunities and challenges to help them move forward in areas of work, wealth and wellbeing

These are coaching and mentoring sessions

The sessions are not advisory (regulated or otherwise)

Uncorked Clubroom

This benefit is coming soon

We shall provide Club and VIP members access to a virtual room once we achieve a critical mass of members at these levels

The aim of the Uncorked Clubroom is to provide members with the feel of a fun, friendly, relaxed and informal club, online, utilising a suitable platform

We are currently evaluating platforms and shall choose one that is great for community and engagement 

Uncorked Invitationals

We shall host a series of invite only, one-off, themed events that will differ from the regular wine and cheese Uncorked Events and Uncorked Collective masterminds, and which enhance your overall Uncorked experience

These are not included within any of the membership levels

Membership includes discount to Uncorked Invitationals

Guest tickets shall be available on a PAYG basis

Term

Membership is for a minimum 12-month term after which it will convert to a rolling monthly membership

We have set this minimum term to support building a community, and this takes time

Changing Membership Level

Once you've been a member for twelve months, you can make change membership level once per subsequent year, either up or down

We recognise that there are various reasons for people to do this, but please remember that even if you decide to leave us you are more than welcome to continue as an Uncorked Guest

Member Cancellation

Given the component elements of the different membership levels we require the following notice periods of cancellation, which must be in writing to connect@purplebeargroup.com

Pass - one calendar month

Club - three calendar months

VIP - six calendar months

Code of Conduct

We expect all our members and guests to maintain a professional standard of behaviour at all times they are involved with Uncorked

We reserve the right to discuss, and potential cancel, membership of members that breach this code

We reserve the right to retain fees already paid where we have to cancel membership due to a breach of this code

Value

All membership packages are stacked with value so you should see value in excess of your fees

Of course, the actual value is in part driven by just how much you utilise the benefits that are available to you

Please make the most of your membership