11 Sept 2026
Proud to be Professional: Which CIH strategic membership pathway is right for your organisation?
Professionalism is at the centre of the work we do as housing organisations. With regulations becoming more rigorous and standards getting higher, it’s important that upskilling and educating your workforce is a priority. Our strategic membership pathways for organisations and companies that contribute to the housing sector will give you the tools to reach excellence. Find out which corporate pathway is right for you below…
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For housing providers
Housing provider affiliation is the CIH membership pathway for UK and Ireland housing providers. We know how much time and effort housing organisations dedicate to fostering a culture of competency and professionalism between colleagues, and we’re here to support you. Whether you’re putting guidelines in place to support regulatory changes like the Competence and Conduct Standard, or you’re just constantly working to improve your workforce, CIH’s housing provider affiliation will give you the knowledge, connections, and confidence to reach your organisational goals.
Depending on your organisation’s size, CIH can offer a range of benefits with your partnership. Preselected individuals will receive full CIH membership and all the benefits that come with it, including access to exclusive housing updates, Knowledge Hub content, and CIH events. On an organisational level, you’ll also get the chance to set up a CIH Club, liaise with your dedicated partnership manager to figure out how we can support you best, and much more.
For board members
As a board member, it’s important that your CIH membership gives you the right tools to support your organisation. Our Building Better Boards package gives up to 12 housing professionals at board or governance level access to CIH membership and all its benefits, including our professional standards tools to help you understand your colleagues’ and organisation’s strengths and areas for improvement. These colleagues will also gain invaluable top-level insights into the housing sector that they can use to help your organisation thrive. As a company, you’ll also get a quarterly tailored event with essential updates from a CIH representative, bi-annual membership sessions with your regional engagement manager, and access to a CIH representative who can attend your board meeting annually.
Upholding high standards of professionalism at a governance level means that it will trickle down into everything your organisation does, giving colleagues, residents and tenants a fulfilling and helpful experience.
For organisations involved with the housing sector
The housing sector is known for promoting professionalism and high-quality service, and a CIH commercial partnership can help your organisation keep up. It will show other housing stakeholders and organisations that you’re dedicated to upholding the highest standards, giving you credibility when it matters most. A pre-selected number of your employees will get access to CIH membership and its perks, while your organisation will benefit from brand exposure as a CIH partner, the opportunity to have a presence at CIH events, and stronger relationships with housing providers.
It’s important that all organisations involved with the housing sector promote professionalism and services of the best standard. A CIH commercial partnership will help you showcase your commitment to this, ensuring that the people you support get the best possible outcomes.
For meeting the Competence and Conduct Standard requirements
By taking our pathway to professionalism, your organisation will get the boost it needs to meet the Competence and Conduct Standard requirements in England. Sector regulations shouldn’t be the only reason you prioritise your workforce, so this is also a useful pathway if you want to build your organisation’s skills, professionalism and confidence in general.
We’ll discuss how best to work with your organisation before diving into anything, making sure we understand how to support your needs and goals. This partnership offer is a great way to explore what your organisation needs to do more of to excel in the services you provide.
Align yourself with the rest of the sector by joining CIH as an organisation today—you’ll get exclusive benefits and a wealth of support. As the chartered institute dedicated to housing, we’re committed to uplifting the sector by supporting residents and professionals. Find out more about all the available strategic member pathways here.
