Cobseo membership connects your organisation to influence, expertise, and collaboration across the Armed Forces charitable sector — helping your work have greater impact. We provide information guidance and support to enhance our Members’ effectiveness and reach.
Read the table below to understand the benefits Cobseo Membership offers across our Full and Associate Membership categories.
Benefit What this means for you
A powerful network Be part of a UK‑wide network of organisations working collaboratively to support the Armed Forces Community and strengthen the sector. Search our Member Directory here: https://www.cobseo.org.uk/members/directory/
Collaboration and policy influence Participate in Cobseo Clusters and working groups to collaborate with peers, share expertise, and help shape policy on issues affecting the sector.
Government representation Your organisation is represented on key government groups and committees through the Cobseo Chair and Executive Committee.
Support and expertise Access a range of support, including:
• Governance aide‑memoires
• The Cobseo Self‑Reporting Tool
• One‑to‑one governance advice
• Peer and expert support from other Cobseo Members and Partners
Visibility and promotion Raise your organisation’s profile by promoting your purpose, news, events, and vacancies through the Cobseo website, Members Directory, and social media channels.
Regular updates and insights Receive the Weekly News newsletter, covering sector updates, stakeholder activity, and Cobseo developments.
Recruitment support Advertise job vacancies via the Cobseo Jobs Board and fortnightly Jobs Bulletin.[
Training and development Access online training and webinars on topics such as safeguarding, governance, grant funding, and regulatory changes.
Communications support Access to communications support and guidance through different forums and working groups on a range of sector‑wide issues.
Member participation Attend and participate in the Cobseo Annual General Meeting and contribute to Member consultations that shape Cobseo’s priorities and activities.
Policy contribution Contribute to influential government policy documents, including the Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report and Veterans Strategy.
Leadership opportunities Eligible Members can stand for election to the Cobseo Executive Committee and help provide strategic leadership for the organisation.
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here