Better consultation and engagement is a team sport.
Join a national community of consultation and engagement professionals, and get the knowledge, tools, and peer support to do the work well, wherever you sit.
Whether you’re an independent practitioner or part of a large team, membership gives you expert resources, professional development, and a network of peers who truly understand the challenges you face.
Not a subscription, a professional home for the work you do.
Build your professional network
Connect with peers, specialists, and experienced practitioners who understand the work.
Get the tools you need
Exclusive resources, templates, and expert support for running better consultations.
Be part of raising standards
Help strengthen consultation and engagement practice across the whole sector.
Keep learning and developing
Access e-learning courses, live webinars, and on-demand recordings whenever suits you.
Develop your team’s capabilities
Build stronger teams through certified, recognised professional development.
Connect with your community
Network with a national community of consultation professionals in specialist groups.
See what a member Library entry looks like.
Every entry in our Document Library is assessed against a 16-field editorial standard and tagged across seven dimensions. Take a look at a worked example.
Case law, in plain English: the week it lands.
When a judgment changes how you must consult, members get a plain-English briefing: what the case decided and the practice steps that follow. See how one reads.
Consultation support, when it matters most.
Bring us a live consultation, a duty you are unsure about or an audience you cannot reach, and talk it through with someone who has done the work. Included with every membership.
Two levels. Every size, covered.
Two simple levelsWe’ve simplified our membership into two levels, individual and organisation (up to 20 accounts). Need something tailored? Email hello@consultationinstitute.org.
Larger team, or something more tailored?
Organisation membership covers up to 20 staff accounts. If you need more seats, cover across multiple sites or directorates, or a package built around your sector and priorities, we’ll put together a bespoke membership.
“Membership has helped our professionals develop the tools, training, and tactics they need to genuinely listen to residents.”
RB Kensington & Chelsea
“They provide a great foundation for anyone building a career in consultation, training, and a network of people to help grow it.”
WSP
“Invaluable for maintaining professional currency and sharing good practice. The training is always high quality and up to date.”
Warwickshire County Council
Your membership questions, answered.
Our dedicated Membership Account Manager is on hand to help with anything not covered here.
Send a message →How do I pay for membership?
Several ways: credit card, online, invoice, or purchase order. You can renew or upgrade online at any time, or send us a message and we’ll help.
How do I renew my membership?
You’ll receive a reminder from our dedicated membership account manager four weeks before your renewal date, with everything you need. You can also renew online whenever suits you.
How do I update my password?
Reset your password from your account settings. If you’re still having trouble, send our team a message and we’ll get you back in.
How can I update my contact details?
Update your contact details and address directly from your account, or send a message to our membership account manager and we’ll make the change for you.
Can I transfer my membership to someone else?
Yes. Members regularly move their membership when they change employers. Send a message to our membership account manager to arrange a transfer.