NIACE Membership.
NIACE membership has two main categories: Corporate (for organisations of all kinds, including universities, colleges, open college networks and research organisations) and Individual (for teachers, support workers or others involved or interested in the adult learning agenda). There are currently 220 Individual Members, 37 Honorary Life Members and 520 Corporate Members of NIACE, of which 56 are based in Wales.
We treat all Local Education Authorities in England and Wales as full corporate members, but we do not charge them a fee. We view our grant as a more than sufficient reason for them being entitled to all our services.
Members based in Wales automatically become members of NIACE Dysgu Cymru, receiving information on Welsh policy and practice, campaigns, conferences and events.
Membership Package
A raft of new benefits were introduced to the members' package in June 2004. As a member of NIACE you will receive...
- Representation at NIACE general meetings and members’ meetings
You can play a part in the governance of the Institute and influence our policies and practices. All members are entitled to attend these meetings and to vote. There are usually 3 in total per year. Allocated places for members are as follows:
Full corporate members (up to 15 delegates)
Corporate members at 50% rate (up to 10 delegates )
Corporate members at 25% rate (up to 5 delegates)
Individual members one place (for that named member only)
- Discounts on publications
Members are entitled to a 20% discount on all NIACE publications and subscriptions to journals. (Basic Skills Agency publications are not currently available at members’ discounted rate, but will be soon when ordering systems are unified.) - Discounts on conferences
Members, including all employees of a corporate member organisation, are entitled to a significant discount on national conference events (please see booking forms for full details). - Free subscription to Adults Learning
NIACE’s journal is published 10 times per year. The journal is full of articles on topical issues, news, information and the most up to date policy developments. Corporate members who pay the full fee can receive up to 5 copies, and those who pay the 50% rate can receive up to 2 copies. - Free edition of the Adult Learning Yearbook
This reference directory is published annually and contains over 3,000 key contacts in every area of adult education. Corporate members who pay the full fee can receive up to 5 copies, and those who pay the 50% rate can receive up to 2 copies. - Up to date information via a monthly members’ e-newsletter.
Receive details each month of the latest NIACE publications, conferences, and individual teams’ work. Members have the opportunity to express interest in particular areas or on certain issues and can have a more active role in the Institute by joining internal working groups and panels. - Free Web Link. All corporate members can have a free link to their website from NIACE's website. Corporate members based in Wales also have a link from the NIACE Dysgu Cymru site
- Access to NIACE’s specialised library. The library stock comprises over 12,000 items relating to adult education. Information staff provide a personal enquiry service for members by telephone, email or letter.
- Members benefit from the solidarity and support gained from being part of a large national organisation, which can prevent smaller organisations or individuals from being marginalised.
- A Membership Officer will be on hand as your key contact at NIACE to deal with any questions, suggestions or requests from members.
- As a member based in Wales, in addition to the NIACE benefits package you will receive up to date information from NIACE Dysgu Cymru in the form of email notices highlighting news on Welsh policy and practice. You will also be kept informed of Welsh conferences, events and campaigns.
2008/2009 Membership Subscription Rates
Full Rate:
- Corporate membership = £494.50
- Individual membership = £57.50
Reductions:
- 50% Corporate Rate = £250
(for organisations with an annual turnover <= £600,000*) - 25% Corporate Rate = £125
(for organisations with an annual turnover <= £300,000*)
(*)Applicants for 50% or 25% Corporate Membership Rates must submit their annual report and accounts. Any organisation with a turnover above these limits can also apply for a reduction. They should submit reasons, and all applications will be considered by the Director.
Overseas Members
- Region 1 (Europe, North America, Australasia, Japan and Singapore) = £67.50
- Region 2 (the rest of the world) = £57.50
Privacy Statement: The information you provide to NIACE will only be used to process your order / request and will not be sold to any third parties. NIACE Privacy Policy
How to become a member
If you are interested in becoming a member of NIACE please contact Roger Marvin, Membership Officer at NIACE on 0116 2044200 or email your name, postal address and a very brief note about your work or organisation to roger.marvin@niace.org.uk. Alternatively you can get more detailed information about NIACE Dysgu Cymru and our activities in Wales by contacting Wendy Ellaway, Office Manager at NIACE Dysgu Cymru. Telephone: 029 20 370900 or email wendy@niacedc.org.uk.
