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 is awarded to practitioners who have demonstrated to the IHBC their specialist skills, knowledge and experience in conservation relating to their primary discipline or 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 full membership. Retired members are those who have retired from practice. FEE SUPPORT Membership is available at concessionary rates for those who are on low wages. Other members 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 gainfully employed in conservation or otherwise. 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 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 officers. To apply for membership please see www.ihbc.org.uk/join/index.html MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS 2016 Subscriptions are due annually on 1 April and can be paid by direct debit or by cheque (made payable to the Institute of Historic Building Conservation). Members, affiliates and associates £110 per annum Concessionary rate £55 per annum (available to those with an annual income below £17,500, subject to proof of income and renewed annually) Retired members £55 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 per cent of the full rate. Much of the IHBC’s training is delivered by the nationwide branch network and attracts expertise from across the sector. Here, a discussion panel fields questions at the 2015 IHBC London Branch day conference on historic landscapes. Seated, left to right: Bob Bagley and Roo Angell (Sayes Court Garden CIC), Drew Bennellick (HLF), Dominic Cole (Dominic Cole Landscape Architects) and Johanna Gibbons (J & L Gibbons Landscape Architects). (Photo: John Webb, IHBC London) Full members can offer advice in line with national and international standards and models in conservation and project management.
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