Membership

The Institute of Regulation (IoR) exists to provide and promote education and training in the theory and practice of regulation. We offer research and the development and promotion of good practice in regulation.

Membership is open to regulatory professions and experts.

We offers three types of membership:

Regulator membership – exclusively available to regulators based in the UK, Channel Islands, and Ireland.

Affiliate membership – available to charities, third sector organisations and public sector bodies.

Individual membership – ideal for freelancers, Non-Executive Directors, retired regulatory professionals, and students specialising in regulation.

Please read the Member Terms & Conditions, which all members must adhere to.

To apply for membership, please contact membership@ioregulation.org.

Are you working in a commercial organisation? Visit our new Partner page or contact the General Manager via operations@ioregulation.org to find out about our exciting new partnership packages.

Regulator Members

The Institute of Regulation primarily focuses on regulation in the UK, Ireland, and the Channel Islands. Membership is open to regulators internationally, as many of our discussions and resources are relevant to regulators worldwide, regardless of geographical location.

Membership subscription fees are based on a scale, according to the number of employees in the organisation. The IoR membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Annual membership fees are pro-rated based on the month of joining.

Regulator members benefit from:

    • Invitation-only and executive roundtables 

    • 3 Complimentary tickets to the Annual Conference (with ticket allocation adjusted for members during the membership year)

    • Member-exclusive webinars 

    • Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting

    • Regulation Hub (member-only platform), easy access to specialist materials 

    • Monthly digest of news, events, sector and stakeholder intelligence 

    • The Regulation Podcast, a public resource, with new episodes also featured in the Institute’s monthly newsletter for members 

    • 2-hour online ‘Introduction to Regulation’ course to get the basics right

    • Trial benefit: A 1-hour Executive Coaching with Louise Edwards, Executive Coach at Raw Identity Coaching, for an executive leader within your organisation

    • Virtual billboard to the regulator community, news placements opportunity in the Institute’s monthly member newsletter 

    • Job Board, a space to highlight your organisation’s career opportunities. 

    • Discounted rates available for professional development and training, including ‘Essentials in Regulation’, ‘Fundamentals of Regulation’, and ‘Masterclass in Regulation’.

    • Priority access to partnership, sponsorship and showcase opportunities.

Please note that if you are a commercial organisation, please contact operations@ioregulation.org for partnership package opportunities.

Pricing:

Affiliate Members

Affiliate members can be from a variety of sectors, including charities, the third sector, public sector bodies or universities. Membership fees are based on a scale, according to the size and type of organisation. The IOR membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Annual membership fees are pro-rated based on the month of joining.

Affiliate members benefit from:

    • Invitation-only and executive roundtables 

    • 3 Complimentary tickets to the Annual Conference (with ticket allocation adjusted for members during the membership year)

    • Member-exclusive webinars 

    • Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting

    • Regulation Hub (member-only platform), easy access to specialist materials 

    • Monthly digest of news, events, sector and stakeholder intelligence 

    • The Regulation Podcast, a public resource, with new episodes also featured in the Institute’s monthly newsletter for members 

    • 2-hour online ‘Introduction to Regulation’ course to get the basics right 

    • Trial benefit: A 1-hour Executive Coaching with Louise Edwards, Executive Coach at Raw Identity Coaching, for an executive leader within your organisation

    • Virtual billboard to the regulator community, news placements opportunity in the Institute’s monthly member newsletter 

    • Job Board, a space to highlight your organisation’s career opportunities. 

    • Discounted rates available for professional development and training, including ‘Essentials in Regulation’, ‘Fundamentals of Regulation’, and ‘Masterclass in Regulation’.

    • Priority access to partnership, sponsorship and showcase opportunities.

Pricing:

Individual Members

Individual members pay £120 a year, with 50% discounts for full-time students and retired professionals. Further concessionary discounts will apply for those who are unemployed, taking a career break or on long-term sick leave. The IoR membership year is from 1 April to 31 March. Annual Individual fees are pro-rated for new applicants who join from October.

Individual members benefit from:

    • Discounted tickets to the Annual Conference 

    • Member-exclusive webinars

    • Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting

    • 10 Peer-led Special Interest Groups on core strategic and operational issues, subject to approval on a case-by-case basis by the Institute of Regulation

    • Regulation Hub (member-only platform), easy access to specialist materials 

    • Monthly digest of news, events, sector and stakeholder intelligence 

    • The Regulation Podcast, a public resource, with new episodes also featured in the Institute’s monthly newsletter for members 

    • 2-hour online ‘Introduction to Regulation’ course to get the basics right 

    • Virtual billboard to the regulator community, news placements opportunity in the Institute’s monthly member newsletter 

    • Job Board, a space to highlight your organisation’s career opportunities. 

    • Discounted rates available for professional development and training, including ‘Essentials in Regulation’, ‘Fundamentals of Regulation’, and ‘Masterclass in Regulation’.

    • Priority access to partnership, sponsorship and showcase opportunities.

By applying to become an Individual member, you will agree to the terms of membership. Before joining, please read the Member Terms & Conditions, which all members must adhere to.

For any membership queries, please contact membership@ioregulation.org