A collective is one where a group of WG’s work independently in conjunction with other WG’s. In a collective, all members pay a share of the rent and contribute to the outgoing costs i.e. advertising, supplies etc

The Pros:

Your working hours can be flexible.

You have the security of working with other women.

You are not accountable to a ‘manager’

You are free to market yourself as an independent

You have ultimate control over your working practice and what you wish to charge.

The money is very good

The Cons:

It is sometimes hard to find a group of WG’s who know each other well enough to gel in a collective

Ultimately one person has to agree to hold the lease. This could lead to a power imbalance.

The women who holds the lease could theoretically will be the one on the line should the police become interested.

Chasing ‘subs’ can be a problem if you choose the wrong working partners