9 S T R U C T U R E A N D M E M B E R S H I P they may not qualify for full membership, are committed to and support the aims and objectives of the institute and have obtained the support of a full member of the institute for their application. There are two concessionary membership subscription rates as outlined below. There is also the possibility of negotiating another rate for libraries. Concessions Membership is available at concessionary rates for those who are on low wages. Those on the concessionary rate will normally be GVMM UJNF TUVEFOUT QBSUJDJQBUJOH as a!liates but may unusually be full members or associates. Other members who make a case to the Finance & Resources Committee that they are su"ering financial hardship due to low wage or part time work may be eligible for the reduced rate. All forms of concessionary membership last only for the subscription year that they are agreed. Retired This form of membership allows a reduced subscription rate GPS FYJTUJOH NFNCFST XIP SFUJSF but wish to remain in contact with the institute although they are no longer gainfully employed in conservation. Those wishing to apply for this form of membership should write to the membership secretary confirming that they are no longer gainfully employed in conservation or otherwise. Libraries This is a form of associate membership where an organisation, rather than an individual, has institute membership. 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. Only full members have the SJHIU UP BUUFOE (FOFSBM .FFUJOHT although all categories of membership will normally be notified of such meetings and will be encouraged to attend. Only full members can vote BU (FOFSBM .FFUJOHT 'VMM NFNCFST BOE BĐMJBUFT NBZ TQFBL BU (FOFSBM Meetings. Associates may not speak PS WPUF BU (FOFSBM .FFUJOHT The Membership & Ethics Committee, subject to the approval of Council, will decide on eligibility for and class 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 o!cers. MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS The membership subscription year is from 1 April to 31 March each year. Subscriptions are due on 1 April and can be paid by direct debit or by cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the ‘Institute of Historic Building Conservation’. The membership subscriptions from April 2012 are: Members, a!liates and associates £102 per annum If your annual income is below £17,500 you may qualify for the concessionary rate and only pay £51 for the full IHBC service. Proof of income is required before the concession can be confirmed and has to be renewed annually. Retired members £51 per annum Hardship support If you are facing circumstances that mean our fees are not a"ordable then you should apply for the IHBC’s hardship support. To find out more please visit the website. If you make a successful case for hardship support we can make reimbursements, typically 50 per cent of your fees. Further Information For a membership application pack, please contact Lydia Porter, at The Institute of Historic Building Conservation, Jubilee House, High Street, Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6HA 5FM 'BY Email admin@ihbc.org.uk. IHBC MEMBERS BY EMPLOYMENT Education 2% Misc 1% Local government 34% Unclassi!ed 10% Central government 9% NGOs 3% Voluntary sector 4% Private sector 38% 150 Surveyors 36 Engineers 483 Town planners 358 Architects 513 IHBC only (full members) 469 None (af!liates and associates) 61 Builders 57 Archaeologists ALL IHBC MEMBERS BY PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (including IHBC a!liates and associates) This year membership has grown by 45 to 2,176 members, of which 1,297 are full members, 821 are a"liates and 58 are associates. The institute remains the sole professional body for half the membership (including associates and a"liates), 22 per cent are members of the Royal Town Planning Institute, 16 per cent are members of the architectural professional bodies, and seven per cent are chartered surveyors.
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