Become a LINK Member

Thinking of joining Scottish Environment LINK?

Member bodies are voluntary organisations working in Scotland whose main aims, objectives and activities are compatible with one of the Charitable Purposes of LINK: “to advance the conservation and improvement of Scotland’s natural environment and associated cultural heritage as part of the pursuit of environmental sustainability”. Membership is a wise investment which pays dividends in terms of added strength, credibility, relationships, agenda-setting, support, skills development and access to other sectors. Read more about the benefits of LINK membership.

Membership is open to bodies which fulfill all of the additional criteria:

• which are voluntary non-profit-distributing organisations
• which are either Scottish organisations, or have a significant separate or devolved Scottish identity
• which can demonstrate the ability to make a contribution to the work of LINK at a national level in Scotland
• whose application is approved by a majority of existing full members

Additionally, eligible organisations should fulfill most of the following criteria:

• be autonomous and independent of government or its agencies, and of primarily commercial interests
• have been established by an initiative of citizens or other voluntary organisations
• demonstrate clear citizen-driven ethos
• be organised so that deployment of the resources of the organisation is overseen by a committee of citizens (trustees, council, management committee etc) working for the organisation’s objects
• have objectives are guided or approved by their wider memberships at least annually

LINK's Charitable purposes are:

• (a) to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of voluntary organisations involved with the conservation and improvement of Scotland’s natural environment and associated cultural heritage;
• (b) to advance the conservation and improvement of Scotland’s natural environment and associated cultural heritage as part of the pursuit of environmental sustainability and ;
• (c) to advance the education, understanding and responsible awareness of the natural environment and associated cultural heritage as part of the pursuit of environmental sustainability;

Membership subscriptions are an vital element of LINK’s funding and are banded based on an organisation’s total income. There is an introductory package for new members - one-third off for the first year.

If you would like to become a Member please contact the Scottish Environment LINK office to discuss your organisation's needs, or download and complete the Membership Application Form and return it to LINK.  We will then contact you to advise of the membership approval process.

• Membership Application Form
• Membership Application Form

Please see also LINK's Corporate Strategy for 2009-12, the Memorandum and Articles, and LINK’s Operating Principles. If your organisation is not eligible for LINK membership you may wish to become an Organisational Supporter.

Become an Organisational Supporter of LINK

Organisations which are ineligible for LINK membership can instead become Organisational Supporters to enjoy many of the benefits of membership which include:

Information Services
LINK’s weekly Parliamentary Monitoring Service
LINK Publications - reports, position papers and more
LINK Newsletter three times a year

Networking and Profile opportunities
Scottish Environment Week Reception in the Scottish Parliament
Participation in Scottish Environment Week events
LINK Christmas Reception in Edinburgh
LINK’s Annual Congress
Prominent listing on the LINK website

Also
Free use of the LINK meeting room in Perth

Being an Organisational Supporter of LINK means you play a part in our mission to be a strong voice for the environment. LINK members tell us that being part of the formal network helps them deliver their goals much more effectively and efficiently which significantly enhances their impacts, and we are confident that our Organisational Supporters will also accrue such benefits. A core value of our network is in bringing people together and enabling their cooperation and goodwill to flourish. Your support will help us to grow and enhance that.

See more about the benefits of becoming an Organisational Supporter of LINK.

We welcome organisations whose aims are broadly compatible with LINK’s. For more information on LINK’s charitable objects, please see About Us

To apply, please complete the application form. Applications will be assessed by the LINK Board. This process should be completed within 4 weeks but may take longer if clarifications are needed on significant points.   

Rates
The annual cost for Organisational Supporters is currently banded as follows:
Income less than £250,000 per annum:  £250
Income less than £1 million pa:              £500
Income less than £10 million pa:            £1,000
Income over £10 million pa:                  £2000

This affiliation is only for organisations who are ineligible for membership of LINK.  If you are unsure about this, please see our guidance on becoming a member or contact us for more information. Organisations that are otherwise eligible except that they are local as opposed to national in focus, may apply to be an Organisational Supporter.

LINK Individual Supporters

Thinking of joining Scottish Environment LINK?

As an individual you can be kept informed about the environment movement in Scotland by becoming a Individual Supporter.

The subscription for a Individual Supporter is £15 a year and you will receive the LINK Newsletter three times a year with news from the network.

Be a LINK Individual Supporter - Sign up now!

Please download and complete the Application Form and return it to LINK.

See a previous newsletter before you sign up!