The Membership Structures of UK Professional Associations

Andy Friedman, Mary Phillips and Isla Cruickshank (2002/06)

This book presents a fascinating insight into the intracies of membership structures and requirements of professional associations. It examines the different groups to which membership is open, hierarchies of membership, and the range of qualifications and experience required. It also offers recommendations for good practice.

The book can be usefully employed by professional associations as a tool for self evaluation and benchmarking. It also relevant to anyone interested in the study of the professions.

The research behind this book was supported by Sustainability First with the cooperation of members of PARN. It is based on questionnaire data and information provided to new members collected between May and July 2001.

What our members say:
"A basis for informed development."
- Paul Newman, Director of Membership & Client Services at the Royal Institute of British Architects

"Excellent resource, I wish I had known about it when working for other professional bodies."
- Cristian Holmes, Head of Marketing at the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

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