Applications are welcomed from organisations that work to support the Armed Forces community, assuming they are registered in the UK as a charity or other charitable or not-for-profit entity or social purpose business; and are further able to demonstrate good governance and practice.
Armed Forces charities may qualify for Full Membership, and others under the broader category of Associate. The variable criteria for each are as follows:
Charities with objects and activities which primarily benefit the Armed Forces community, and:
Either – organisations with objects and activities which primarily benefit the Armed Forces community, and:
OR – organisations where activities benefit the Armed Forces community only in part, and:
Please ensure you have read eligibility information above before completing the application form, to ensure you meet the basic criteria for membership. Additionally, please review the due diligence process below.
Recommendations for Cobseo Membership are made to the Executive Committee on a quarterly basis at the next available quarterly meeting following conclusion of a process of due diligence. Find out more about the due diligence process here.
The Cobseo Membership application form consists of nine sections:
The decision to accept an application for Membership is at the full discretion of the Executive Committee, and adherence to the Cobseo Regulations is a condition of continued Membership. Fees become due at the time of joining and annually at the start of each calendar year thereafter.
Subscriptions are banded according to the Member’s Gross Annual Income, with the current structure designed so that the real costs of Membership are subsidised by the largest Members and thereby affordable to smaller organisations. The applicable rate may be made available upon request at the point of application.
Any questions about membership applications should be sent to: membership@cobseo.org.uk
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here