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Our Story
We are Boundless, the club for people working in the public sector and civil service. For over 95 years we have been giving back to those who give most to society by providing money-saving deals, events and perks to help you get the most from your free time.
Boundless is all about good times, we help civil servants and public sector workers get the most out of their free time by providing unique experiences, things to do and exclusive savings to our members.
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Frank Edwards sets up a club
In 1923, Frank sets up a club for his new friends. People who love motorbikes, and trying new things.
The first general meeting took place on 27 February. CSMA's offical birthday.
1924 At the end of its first year CSMA had 335 members, 165 of whom were motorcycle owners. 335 members
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The first issue of the club magazine
The Gazette was produced in December.
1933CSMA allowed Manchester Group to buy a caravan at a cost of £28 for use by members. This was the first of two caravans that members could hire for touring holidays. The second caravan was purchased in 1935 but due to excessive repair costs, both caravans were sold in 1938. The CSMA Atlas was published in four volumes in 1933-34. Each sold to members for 2/- (10p) including postage and packing. In the first year 6,800 volumes were sold when there were only 13,643 members.
1935The Gazette started featuring advertisements for various handsomely discounted products, exclusively for members. Member testimonials were offered as proof of total product and service satisfaction. 1931 was the first year high-quality, discounted oil was sold to members, among other products.
1937A cartoon from CSMA’s club magazine, The Gazette, illustrated the various motivations for joining among members. Today, as in the past, member participation in club activities is always encouraged.
1938CSMA-branded spark plugs became available after the Motor Trader’s Association voiced concern over CSMA-discounted sales of brand-name products. CSMA agreed to sell only own-brand items to members.
1939 45,000 members
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CSMA's first country club
Nun's Acre in Goring-on-Thames, Surrey; offered to war-weary members.
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CSMA branded items
Word spreads about Franks club and big motoring companies offer them special deals. Soon exclusive member discounts are offered by independent retailers and services.
1961Whitemead Forest Park had a £3m investment to expand what it offers visitors as a popular destination for camping and glamping in the heart of the Forest of Dean.
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Purchased Whitemead
The forest park in the forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Which provided members with discounted holidays.
1974CSMA members received discounted roadside repair and tow-home services from Auto-Speed Recovery (ASR) for only 50p per call (about to £6 in 2018 money). Unfortunately Auto-Speed folded soon after launch. Luckily, National Breakdown Recovery Club (NBRC) succeeded where ASR had failed, eventually leading to CSMA developing its own breakdown and recovery service, Britannia Rescue, in 1983.
1987The in-house CSMA Travel Service was replaced by the CSMA/Hogg Robinson Travel Desk. The new telephone booking service handled more enquiries in its first three weeks of operation than the old CSMA Travel Service handled in all of 1987.
1994Ghyll Manor Country Hotel in Rusper, West Sussex, became CSMA’s third country club since 1946. The 17th-century house combines old-world elegance with modern convenience. Members and non-members alike can choose from a main house suite, stable mews rooms or one of seven cottages. In 1998, it was awarded Les Routiers’ Gold Key Trophy for highest standards of cuisine, housekeeping, service and warm welcome.
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Purchased Motoring Museum
The Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection in Bourton-on-the-water Gloucestershire.
2008Wheel Farm Cottages, near Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, North Devon, were close to beautiful coastline and feature a converted 17th-century water mill nestled on seven acres of landscaped gardens. The restored cottages offer an indoor pool, sauna, tennis court and play area for kids.
2010Manleigh Holiday Park, near Combe Martin, North Devon, opened to offer members a fantastic variety of accommodation from log cabins and chalets to static caravans, nestled in picturesque countryside with a great on-site bar and restaurant. Manleigh and Wheel Farm were both sold in 2016.
2013CSMA opened Parkergate, Keswick, Cumbria. Ideally located in England’s Lake District, this collection of cottages has proved the most popular of all CSMA’s leisure sites.
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Rebranded to 'Boundless by CSMA'
Introduced the Boundless Foundation and the member lottery supporting charities.
2017Whitemead Forest Park had a £3m investment to expand what it offers visitors as a popular destination for camping and glamping in the heart of the Forest of Dean.
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A new event Boundless Summer
An open-air concert bringing together great music and glorious surroundings.
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210,000 members and counting
Helping civil service and public sector employees and their families make the most of their free time.
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A club run by and for members
We’re owned by our members and we put them at the heart of everything we do.
We put our members first every time. We bring them together through shared interests, experiences and exclusive benefits.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Concorde dining experience
Exclusive member events
Member day out paradise park
Members event volunteering
MotoFest free member event
Wiliams Team HQ day out
Zoo family day out
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We bring people together
Through local interest groups, our volunteer network and our member events, we bring members together and help create communities.
Motorcycle Group
Social Group
Classic Vehicle Group
C & C Group
The Reading Room
Photography Group
4x4 Group
Karting Group
Marshalling Group
Motorsports Group
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We give back to those who give the most to society
On Public Service Day, we said thank you to those who keep the country running. We donated £10,000 to charities supporting five worthy causes: Police Care UK, RCN Foundation, The Firefighters Charity, Education Support Partnership and The Charity for Civil Servants.
Great savings
“I buy the prepaid cards for shopping (Tesco). Have saved about £200 over the year, well worth the membership fee”
Frances
5/5
Awesome organisation
“The savings offered by their partner companies are phenomenal and what with that and the excellent free magazine I will remain a member for life!”
Stuart
5/5
Good value for money
“For such a small price you get a regular magazine full of good articles and amazing discounts on lots of activities.”
Trevstar
5/5
Something for everyone
“Have been a member for years but never really used the variety of offers available. It has something for everyone and is great value for money. Would highly recommend joining.”
Liverpool Lass
5/5