At CIH, we know that as a sector, professionalism and knowledge building is as important to organisations as it is to individuals. That’s why we offer a range of  pathways for organisations to take advantage of the benefits of CIH membership and education products but at a strategic and scalable organisation level. 

Our strategic membership offers three pathways, tailored so you can find the right option for your organisation. Our pathways are designed for housing providers, boards, and sector suppliers who want to build a confident, capable workforce, strengthen professional culture, and demonstrate their commitment to high‑quality, tenant‑centred services. 

The benefits of strategic membership with CIH

Strategic membership gives organisations: 

  • A recognised professional affiliation for their workforce 
  • A consistent development framework built around CPD, ethics and sector insight 
  • Access to CIH’s networks, events and thought leadership resources 
  • A partnership approach that supports long term capability and culture 
  • A clear way to demonstrate alignment with sector values and expectations. 

The most comprehensive way to connect your organisation and your team to the housing sector.

Choose the membership pathway that fits your organisation

Strategic membership offers three distinct pathways. Each provides the same high-quality partnership approach, with benefits tailored to the needs of different types of organisations. 

Housing provider affiliation
This pathway helps organisations build consistent professional standards, fills skills gaps, and works towards consistent workforce development.
Building Better Boards
For boards and governing bodies who want to strengthen governance capability, deepen sector understanding and support effective, informed decision‑making.
Commercial partnership
For sector commercial organisations and contractors who want to demonstrate professional alignment, raise their profile and build trusted relationships with the sector.

What’s included with the strategic membership pathways?

We offer a partnership approach, whichever route you choose; every pathway includes: 

  • CIH membership for preselected members of your workforce - membership is as individual as they are, enabling them to bespoke their development to their unique needs 
  • A dedicated CIH account manager for your organisation 
  • Support to embed the CIH professional standards and development framework in your organisation 
  • Access to learning, insight and networks from our policy experts 
  • Opportunities to engage with the wider sector. 

Our strategic membership offers are a two-way partnership designed to strengthen your organisation’s capability, culture and confidence, whilst having direct access to CIH via your account manager.

Speak to our partnership team

Ready to explore the right route for your organisation? Connect with our partnership team to start the conversation. 

Submit an enquiry
  • Prefer to speak to us directly? Call 02476 123456 or email email@cih.org

Pathway to professionalism 

Whether you’re trying to meet the competence and conduct requirements or are looking to build your organisations knowledge and skills this pathway will support your ambition. 

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