Membership

1. Non-Voting Associate (Friend) membership: for individuals who seek to support our work and objectives, but don’t want to vote, or don’t feel part of communities most likely to face prejudice or discrimination.
   
2. Voting membership: primarily for individuals who a) feel most likely to face prejudice and discrimination in the Grampian region, and/or b) have skills, knowledge, and experience to help GREC be a successful charity and company.
   
3. Organisations: who can nominate a voting representative.

Our Articles of Association and our current Strategy are available here: https://grec.co.uk/documents/.

• being informed about GREC’s work, equality initiatives, and community events, via our regular e-bulletins.
• invitations to GREC Members’ events and meetings and other relevant events on equality issues.
• opportunities to access free or discounted training, resources, and other activities.
• opportunities to join GREC Committees, and apply to join our Board as a Trustee.

• treat Members with respect and dignity. 
• engage positively and constructively with Members towards our strategic objectives.

• support GREC’s strategic objectives.
• treat other Members and GREC staff with respect and dignity.
• actively participate towards our strategic objectives, especially Voting Members.
• not speak on behalf of GREC without confirmation from GREC first.
• not engage in any action that may bring GREC into disrepute.
• inform GREC of any relevant changes that affect your participation as a Member.

All applications are considered at our Membership Committee and Board meetings, each usually held every two months, so don’t worry if you don’t hear anything for up to three months. Upon approval of your application, we will be in touch to arrange your Member Induction.  

If you have any questions, please do get in touch by emailing membership@grec.co.uk or calling on 01224 595505.