The Professional Associations Research Network - PARN

A not-for-profit membership organisation for professional bodies 

The Professional Associations Research Network (PARN) is a not-for-profit membership organisation for professional bodies, offering expertise, experience and perspective on key issues in the sector through research, bespoke services, networking, events and training. PARN was set up in 1998 by Professor Andy Friedman. 

As the organisation for the professional body sector, we aim to:

Conduct research that determines and promotes best practice
Equip professional bodies to deal with common challenges
Raise the profile of issues related to the professional body sector
Promote professional bodies’ contributions to society
Support professional bodies with bespoke consultancy in areas such as strategy, governance and CPD