Membership – Frequently asked questions

MEMBERSHIP

CILIP membership: an investment in your professional future

Here are some answers to the membership questions we are most often asked. If your question isn't answered here please contact the Membership team.

Recent questions

What's the difference between renewing and reinstating my membership?
I've stopped receiving publications, what’s the problem?
I’ve had a letter saying that my membership has lapsed – I have paid my subscription, why has this happened?
Can I get a refund on my CILIP membership?
If I pay by direct debit when would my instalment(s) go out of my bank account?
Are members subscriptions to CILIP subject to Gift Aid?
What is Organisation Membership and what are the benefits?

Questions about joining

What categories of membership are there?
Which category should I join?
Can I join CILIP online?
What qualifications do I need to join CILIP?
How do I join?
Where should I send my application?
How long will it take to process my application?

Questions about renewing

When is my membership due for renewal?
Can I renew my membership online?
I’m retiring, can I remain a member?
I’m taking a career break; can I continue my CILIP membership?

Questions about 2008 subscriptions

Why do most personal members now pay a flat rate?
Why has the rate for affiliated members risen above inflation?
I am an Affiliated Member and earn less than £10,000, would I be entitled to any of the reduced rates?
Why has the grace period for receipt of subscriptions been reduced to 2 months?
What's happened to the Supporting Membership category?

Updated: 06 August 2008

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