11 S T R U C T U R E A N D M E M B E R S H I P Associate membership represents conservation accreditation awarded to practitioners who have demonstrated to the IHBC their specialist skills, knowledge and experience in conservation relating to their primary area of practice. Affiliate membership is available for those who have not yet demonstrated to council the criteria for full membership, but wish eventually to gain accreditation from the IHBC. Retired members are those accredited members (full or associate) who have retired from practice. FEE SUPPORT Membership is available at concessionary rates for those who are on low wages. Members of any category who make a case that they could benefit from fee support due to low wage or part-time work or other relevant reasons may be eligible for further reductions. All forms of concessionary membership last only for the subscription year in which they are agreed. Retired This form of membership allows a reduced subscription rate for existing members who are retired from practice but wish to remain in contact with the institute. Those wishing to apply for this form of membership should write to the membership services officer confirming that they are no longer practising conservation. Libraries This is a form of subscribing membership where an organisation, rather than an individual, may access our services and benefits. Those wishing to apply for this form of membership should contact the membership secretary who will advise them of the subscription rate applicable. All members have the right to receive notices, literature and Context. The Membership & Ethics committee, subject to the approval of council, will decide on eligibility for and category of membership. All membership information is kept on a computer database and names and addresses can be used for mailing of appropriate information to members subject to stated preferences on the membership application form and careful control by officers. To apply for membership please see www.ihbc.org.uk/join/index.html MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS 2017 Subscriptions are due annually on 1 April and can be paid by direct debit, credit/debit card or by cheque (made payable to the Institute of Historic Building Conservation). Members, affiliates and associates £116 per annum Concessionary rate £58 per annum (available to those with an annual income below £17,500, subject to proof of income and renewed annually) Retired members £58 per annum Fee support If you are having difficulty meeting the cost of our membership fees you can apply for fee support (www.ihbc.org.uk/join/feesupport/index.html). Successful applicants typically have their fees reduced by 75–100 per cent of the full rate. An IHBC East Midlands branch training event with Phillip Gaches in 2016 (Photo: Fiona Newton) IHBC membership currently stands at 2,417, of which 1,120 are full members. Over half (53%) now work in the private sector, and a quarter are employed by local government departments. IHBC MEMBERS BY EMPLOYMENT SECTOR Education sector Miscellaneous Unknown Students Third sector 7% National government 8% Private sector 53% Not employed Local government 25% NOTE These figures exclude 250 members who have retired and are no longer seeking work.
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