This is class of membership recognises highly experienced professionals who have made a significant contribution to the housing profession. It's the most senior membership grade offered by CIH.
Fellowship is recognised across the housing profession as an indicator of professional expertise, competence as a broad-skilled practitioner. Fellows have a commitment to both improving communities and enriching the housing profession.
We often see individuals who are senior leaders, aspiring leaders and experienced professionals, apply for this grade.
The benefits of becoming a fellow of CIH include:
- Proof of your professionalism
- Evidence that you have kept up-to-date with current housing issues
- Demonstration of your commitment to housing as a profession
- Ability to vote at CIH meetings and stand-in for governing board
- Eligible to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) professionally qualified person card
As a member you can attend all our events for free*, they cover a variety of topics, ranging from practical housing management, high-level policy discussions to webinars designed to support your professional development.
*Due to the way these are hosted, we are unable to include dinner events and parts of Housing Community Summit in this offer.
Assist other CIH members to implement effective career development strategies at a time of rapid change in the housing world by becoming a Mentor.
Our CIH member opinion panel gives you the opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas around housing-related issues from all across the UK. Join over 500 other housing professionals influencing CIH’s policy work.
We dedicate ourselves to support you in your continuous professional development (CPD). Being able to track, record and monitor your CPD is crucial as you progress through the membership grades, but also as evidence of your personal professional development to your employer.
We’ve partnered with The Institute of Leadership and Management (TILM) to offer an exclusive joint membership deal to current CIH members, giving access to a wealth of support to grow your leadership potential within the housing sector.
Be the first to know about all the breaking news for the sector as and when it happens. With regular newsletters to keep you in the loop with everything that is going on in the housing sector.
We will also keep you informed about about upcoming events, training courses and more.
How to become a fellow FCIH
To become a fellow you will need to be a current Chartered member of CIH and be able to demonstrate how you have contributed to the profession.
Assessment for fellowship is based on the following criteria:
- Contribution to the profession and the community: the member has been actively engaged in developing and supporting other members of the profession and/or the community and can demonstrate they have made a difference
- Leadership: the member will have shown leadership experience in their field, developing and delivering a vision, encouraging others and advancing the environment in the sector in which they operate
Sign up from £32 a month
Pay your £394 membership cost via Direct Debit across 12 months.
Please note: prices valid until 31 December 2024. From 1 January 2025, the annual membership fee will be £406.
Application checklist
As part of your application you will need to:
- Follow the link below and complete the application form
- Attach your curriculum vitae
- Include a personal statement (1000 words maximum)
- Include statements by two referees
- Show evidence of 20 hours CPD during the last 12 months
- Submit your application
All applications will be acknowledged and a timetable for reviews will be confirmed. Members can apply at any time and applications will be held until the next meeting of the panel.
Please note a non-refundable fee of £250 is due at the time of application. Applications will not go before the CIH Fellowship Admissions Panel until full payment has been received.
