Membership Criteria for Industry Partner
Industry Partner membership is a great opportunity to gain commercial advantage. The Industry Partner Committee (made up of Industry Partners) has strengthened the criteria to ensure a high standard of entry. Companies are encouraged to engage fully with the membership by undertaking sponsored events and provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) lectures.
Requirements for Industry Partner are as follows:
- Minimum of 5 years trading
- 1 years of accounts demonstrating a sound financial base
- Website of good quality
- Two reputable designer/architect references with a minimum two years knowledge
- High quality products and/or services, which are relevant to the industry
Associate Industry Partner
Where a company is unable to meet the minimum criteria for Industry Partner membership but can demonstrate that their membership will be to the advantage of the Institute and its designer members. This level of membership has reduced benefits whilst working towards Industry Partner level. Companies must have a minimum of 2 years trading and send full accounts for the last financial year demonstrating a sound financial base.
Companies may remain at this level for a maximum period of four years.
2011/2012 Subscription Rates
| Industry Partner | Associate Industry Partner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Level 1 | £450 + VAT (£540) | £250 + VAT (£300) | |
| Application Fee | Level 2 | £100 + VAT (£120) | £100 + VAT (£120) |
The non-refundable Application Fee is to be submitted with your application
- VAT is not payable by organisations based outside the UK
- Rates for part of a year are calculated monthly on a pro-rata basis
- The application fee is a one off payment that covers the cost of administration and financial assessment by an accountant
- Payment of your subscription is not due until you are elected to membership
- Membership fees are invoiced on an annual basis. Our financial year runs from 1st April to 31st March
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Benefits of membership
Why Join?
- Be part of an established, highly respected and professional body
- The British Institute of Interior Design is the only body for interior design to be called an Institute as granted by the Secretary of State in 2009.
- Membership is a guarantee of quality products and services for Interior Designers or members of the public who choose a BIID Industry Partner over other suppliers.
- Access to hundreds of practising interior designers through a single organisation
Some of the many benefits of membership
Marketing
- Permission to use the well recognised Logo on all marketing materials
- Your profile on the BIID website, used by Interior Designers and members of the public looking for products and services
- A free copy and subsequent special member rate for the Directory of Members
- Targeted Sponsorship Opportunities
Professional Development
- Opportunity to network and collaborate with other designers and suppliers
- Endless possibilities to learn more through a wide and varied range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars, events, lectures and regional events
- Industry Partners can also receive a free listing in the CPD Providers Directory (not available to Associate Industry Partners)
- Regular up-dates via our E-Newsletter on Institute activities and industry news
- Access to the Members’ Area on the website: news, diary listings, staff vacancies and referrals for potential jobs are frequently posted
- Complimentary industry/fair tickets and discounts on trade magazines, hotel/restaurant, Chelsea Harbour, ACID and several other money-savers
Need help?
Telephone us on 020 7349 0800, email info@BIID.org.uk or visit www.BIID.org.uk. A member of the team will swiftly take you through the process.