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Becoming a member of Link
Link Group is a membership organisation. More than 220 members are currently registered - people who live in the communities we serve and others who are interested in helping us achieve our objectives.
The fee for membership is £1. We actively encourage a strong membership from a range of social backgrounds and ethnic origins. This allows us to draw on a broad base of practical and professional skills and experience. Members can also play a vital role in promoting Link and its work.
Who can join?
Because Link seeks members from all sectors of the community, membership applications are welcomed from:
- Tenants
- Service users and other customers
- Other residents in areas within which we operate
- People who can make a positive contribution based on their business, professional or social experience skills.
Membership is also open to "unincorporated bodies" with which Link operates (such as tenants', residents' and proprietors' associations) and to their representatives.
Why should you join?
Membership entitles you to participate in the development of quality services for a range of customers and allows you to make a personal contribution to the growth of a successful business.
Every member is invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where you can meet and network with others from all over Scotland - and you enjoy a hearty lunch!
Reasonable expenses for attendance are reimbursed. Should you wish to become more involved in Link's work, you may stand for election to the Board of Management at the AGM.
Equality and Diversity
Link is committed to equality of opportunity throughout its business activities, and membership is open to all sections of the community regardless of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, gender, disability, religion, age, sex or sexuality.
With this in mind, Link particularly welcomes applications from individuals who have a disability or are black and minority ethnic (BME) community members.
Membership of the Board
Link Group has a Board of 15 members elected annually by the membership. Any member can stand for election for the Board at Link's AGM. The Board has the power to appoint board members to fill vacancies on the Board between AGM's.
Tenants may also have the opportunity to join the Board of Link Housing Association. For further information contact the Tenant Liaison Officer.
How to apply for membership of Link
If you would like to apply for membership please download and complete the application form below and return it to the secretary at Link's registered office. If you would like us to post a form to you, please call us on 08451 559 559.
The Board will consider all applications for membership based on the terms of the membership policy and Link's rules.
New members will receive a share certificate and a copy of the Association Rules. Members will also receive a copy of Link's Annual Report and newsletters throughout the year.
