Stay part of CGIUKI and continue sharing your knowledge, influence and enthusiasm for the governance profession.
Retiring from work? You don’t have to leave us. If you’re at least 66 and no longer working full- or part-time in a paid or voluntary professional role, you’re eligible for retired membership at a reduced rate.
Retired membership recognises that even if you’re not working anymore, you want to demonstrate your commitment to the governance profession. It’s a way of formally acknowledging — and thanking you for — your many years of learning, practice and adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Benefits of retired membership
As a retired member, you’ll still enjoy all the benefits of CGIUKI membership, including:
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Continue to use your post-nominals and chartered designations
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Remain part of a global community of 40,000 governance professionals
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Help us promote good governance and define standards
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Contribute to policy development and help sustain the profession
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Get involved in our volunteer-led local branches and special interest groups
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Share your expertise as a mentor in our mentoring programme
Retired membership fees
We review the fees for each level of membership every year and publish them on our main Membership Fees page.
How to become a retired member
Apply online. We’ll review your request to move onto the retired rate concession and be in touch to confirm it. Your new rate will come into effect at your next renewal.
Requirements and exemptions
Retired members must continue to abide by CGIUKI Byelaws and Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct. You are not required to complete any mandatory CPD hours.
Voluntary work
Lots of our members want to give something back during their retirement. If you’re working pro bono supporting a local charity, community cause or an organisation, you're able to do so with retired membership.
If you’ll be doing a voluntary role acting in a professional governance capacity, such as a non-executive or trustee position, you’ll need to maintain your non-retired membership. If you’re a chartered member, that includes undertaking 20 hours of CPD each year. A reduced membership rate is available if you’re 66 or older.
Not sure whether you’re retired membership is right for you? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Get involved
Have a say in how the Institute is run by attending the Annual General Meeting and voting in Council elections.
Join a special interest group or get more involved in your local branch to stay connected with your peers and to share your knowledge and expertise.
Join our mentoring programme as a mentor for a rewarding way to give something back and share your expertise, with full training provided.
Be an advocate for CGIUKI and the governance profession - from sharing our news and updates within your own networks, recommending our qualifications, or simply sharing your own career journey with others.