Individual membership
Searching for confidence, collaboration, and community for your chairing journey?
About individual membership
Individual membership helps you to become the most effective chair, co-chair or vice-chair you can be.
Learn and develop
Use our training and learning resources to become a confident chair. Continue professional development with events, expert input, and case studies. Stay up to date with the latest in governance and the non-profit sector.
Support
Access advice and guidance on all aspects of chairing. Call on us in times of challenge: we can provide mentoring and one-to-one support. We’re here to help, including when times are tough.
Connect
Join our peer network of over 1000 members. Attend networking events and engage with our online communities to share insights, swap tips, and build relationships for your organisation.
Lead
Build a diverse, inclusive board with the help of our resources and signposting. Guide effective and resilient governance in your organisation with succession planning and recruitment. Find and develop your leadership style.
Champion
Be part of collaborative research and events. We highlight the unique value of your role, and champion chairs’ interests within the sector and in government. Together, we work to professionalise governance and board leadership.
Benefits of an individual membership
Individual membership offers you confidence, collaboration, and community. Access the benefits below – all from as little as £60 per year.
| Membership Benefit | From £60 |
|---|---|
| Access to bespoke member-only resources | ✓ |
| Free entry to our events, webinars, and networking sessions | ✓ |
| Be part of our community and connect with other chairs and trustees | ✓ |
| Receive our member newsletter packed with information, news, and resources | ✓ |
| Exclusive discounts from other organisations | ✓ |
| Transferable membership: if you leave, you can pass on to your successor | ✓ |
| Browse our supplier directory | ✓ |
| Bring board members with you to access membership resources and events | Board membership only |
| Free access to our Board Essentials trustee learning programme | Board membership only |
| Get discounted subscriptions and memberships to other organisations | Board membership only |
2024-25 individual membership prices
Prices are based on your organisational income. Sign up for 3 years and get a 15% discount.
| Organisational income | Price 1 year | Price 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| Under £5m | £60 | £153 |
| Over £5m | £120 | £306 |
If membership costs are a barrier, please ask us about bursary memberships. We have a limited number available and we would be happy to talk to you about how we can help. Please email us to find out more.
Why not bring your board with you?
Because an effective chair leading an effective board makes for an effective non-profit, we provide training and resources for trustees too.
Get all the benefits of an individual membership and more for your whole board.
