Members' Charter

We recognise that our success as a Centre Council is dependent on the involvement and support of
all of the membership. Our Charter sets out the guiding principles by which we will work together to
provide local opportunities for its members and organisations. To be a source of support, knowledge
and informed voice to the sector.


The CIWM will:
Develop and use its body of knowledge to:
• Inform
• Develop skills
• Identify and spread best practice.

The Scottish Centre Council will lead by example, offering encouragement and support to help
you perform to the best of your ability. You can expect:

Information
• Impartial advice and information
• A voice for the industry
• Dedicated on-line resources

Training and Development
• Placements
• Mentoring
• Bursaries

Networking Opportunities
• Discounted events
• Site visits

We ask you to take pride in being a member of the CIWM, and actively maintain its positive
reputation at all times, by:
• Maintaining the professional standards set by the Institution
• Taking time to understand how you contribute to the success of the SCC/Institution
• Getting involved and offering a ‘can do’ approach
• Continually improving on your own performance
• Making the best of opportunities to learn and develop
• Being a team player, building effective relationships, and treating others with dignity and respect
• Being open to new ways of working, and offering up your own ideas for change