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Applying for CIH Recognition
As part of our dedication to promoting professional development across the housing industry, CIH is able to formally recognise development programmes, educational products or community programmes which positively contribute to our mission and values.
Those applying should showcase how their programme benefits those enrolled in it, as well as how it positively contributes to the wider housing profession.
Applicants should comply with the following conditions
- Any application is for CIH recognition of the submitted programme or product, not for approval of the programme or product itself. Any decision will be based on the form and evidence provided for the application process.
- A first application will be limited to CIH recognition for one year. At the end of that time the programme or product will be reviewed and a decision taken on the continuation of recognition.
- The programme must align with the CIH professional standards, code of conduct and code of ethics, and promote individual performance and ethical working practices.
- Where the programme leads to an award, it must be supported by a robust quality assurance exercise which evidences an individual’s competence and has both external and internal reports and processes. Organisations will be required to submit evidence to support their application.
- Continuing recognition will be subject to a report on the delivery and monitoring of the programme. The report (based on the format of the programme) will be submitted annually and will include:
- Review on delivery/take up of the programme
- Any quality assurance undertaken
- Feedback from individuals or organisational experience of the programme
- Observations on progress/feedback with particular regard to any intended changes to the programme.
- Consideration/recognition of a programme cannot be deemed as being a formal accreditation or programme approval, nor should the recognition be promoted in this way.
- The right to use the designated CIH recognition logo only applies to the recognised programme and cannot be transferred to another organisation or used in connection with another programme without prior permission from CIH.
- The use of the designated CIH logo must be in line with CIH brand guidelines provided to ensure that it is used in a consistent and appropriate style. Organisations will be asked to provide copies of documents/examples of where the logo is being used to tng.organisation@cih.org; please avoid using personal in boxes.
- Where an application is unsuccessful, organisations can appeal against a decision by writing to the validation inbox within 28 days of the outcome of an application being received
Fees and invoicing
Fees are charged for:
- A first application made for programme recognition
- A one year recognition fee on approval of the submitted programme
- Subsequent recognition of a programme (following a review).
CIH recognition fees (from 1 April 2024):
First application for programme:
| Administration fee for consideration of application | £200 +VAT |
| One year recognition fee | £1030 +VAT |
After review:
| Two years recognition fee: | £1545 +VAT |
| Three years recognition fee: | £2060 +VAT |
The fees cover:
- The consideration of the application: review of the submitted programme and confirmation of the decision
- The use of a designated CIH recognition logo for programme promotion and publicity
- Inclusion of information and/or a link on the CIH website to the programme
- An agreed period of recognition and any review process
- Administration of the recognition process.
Invoices will be issued within 10 working days on:
- Receipt of an application for programme recognition
- Confirmation of programme recognition (first and subsequent)
- Receipt of purchase order details with your application if required by your organisation.
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