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Become a Member of Wildlife and Countryside Link |
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Membership of
Wildlife and Countryside Link is open to
national and international voluntary or other non-profit organisations based in
the UK. Member organisations must be able to demonstrate an interest in
furthering the work of Link, and their aims must include the protection of
wildlife, landscape and the quiet enjoyment and appreciation of the countryside.
Individual members of the public are not eligible to join Link, but may be
interested in joining one of Link's member organisations. |
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Membership of
Link makes you a part of an influential, well established and
well-regarded coalition of like-minded voluntary organisations. It gives you
access to a professional secretariat whose priorities are driven entirely by you
and the other members of Link. Membership entitles you and other nominated
members of your organisation to: |
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Participate in Link initiatives
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Influence Link's agenda and future direction
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Initiate and endorse Link policy statements
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Receive information and seek advice from Link
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Represent Link on external fora
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Liaise with organisations throughout the UK through
Link's network of sister organisations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Wildlife and Countryside Link has two types of
membership - full and associate. This page gives information on Full Membership.
Please click here for information
regarding Associate Membership.
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The cost of membership is based primarily on annual
turnover of the applicant organisation. Subscription levels are reviewed
annually. Payment is due by 1st January, but monthly direct debit payments can
be arranged on request. |
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Subscription rates for Full Membership in 2008 are:
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to £500,000 turnover per annum: £696
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£500,000 to £1 million turnover per annum: £927
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£1-2
million turnover per annum: £1160
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£2-10 million turnover per annum: £2320
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£10-50 million turnover per annum: £4637
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Over
£50 million turnover per annum: £4637 + donation
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PROCEDURE FOR JOINING
You will need to complete an
application form and send it online, by post or fax together with
copies of your Annual Report, constitution and Articles of Association and
latest set of accounts to the Link office (all information you send will remain
confidential within Link). |
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All applications are considered by the current membership. If successful you
will be able to become a full member of Link within 2 months.
Link has the absolute right to accept or reject an application (on a vote if
necessary). If an application is declined we will seek to be as transparent as
possible although no explanation need necessarily be given. |
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If you would like to discuss joining Link please contact the
Secretariat. |
