The Network currently offers three levels of membership to suit organisations at national, regional and local level.
The ORN Executive Committee continually discuss ways to enhance the membership proposition, this is based on annual member surveys carried out. Organisations and individuals are able to sign up for membership at any time during the year. For existing members the membership year runs from 1st April – 31st March.
Current Members
Executive Membership
£1850 per year
Aimed at larger organisations operating at a national or regional level
Membership Benefits
- Membership of a UK and Ireland wide industry network with opportunity to collaborate on joint initiatives and research.
- Access to members only information on ORN website
- Eligibility to be selected onto ORN Executive Committee
- Unlimited free tickets to ORN webinars for all staff
- 2 free tickets to annual ORN Conference (excludes evening meals & Awards Dinner)
- Unlimited free tickets to ORN Guest Lecture (online)
- Opportunity to attend ORN member meetings
- Opportunity to attend and present at Academic Research Group meetings
- Opportunity to be nominated in ORN Awards
- Support via ORN Buddy Scheme
Support Membership
£750 per year
For smaller organisations, directing work at local level
Membership Benefits
- Membership of a UK and Ireland wide industry network with opportunity to collaborate on joint initiatives and research
- Access to members only information on ORN website
- Unlimited free tickets to ORN webinars for all staff
- 1 free ticket to annual ORN Conference (excludes evening meals & Awards Dinner)
- Unlimited free tickets to ORN Guest Lecture (online)
- Opportunity to attend ORN member meetings
- Opportunity to attend and present at Academic Research Group meetings
- Opportunity to be nominated in ORN Awards
- Support via ORN Buddy Scheme
Associate Member & Academic Institutions
£300 per year
For small not-for-profit /charitable organisations and academic institutions
Membership Benefits
- Membership of a UK and Ireland wide industry network with opportunity to collaborate on joint initiatives and research.
- Access to members only information on ORN website
- Unlimited free tickets to ORN webinars for all staff
- 25% off ticket price to ORN Conference (excludes discount on evening meals)
- Unlimited free tickets to ORN Guest Lecture (online)
- Opportunity to attend ORN member meetings
- Opportunity to attend and present at Academic Research Group meetings
- Opportunity to be nominated in ORN Awards
- Support via ORN Buddy Scheme
Set up an appointment
The ORN Co Chairs are happy to meet with any interested organisations who have more questions about joining as a member.
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Action Plan 2025 - 2028
Read the ORN Action Plan that sets out the Network’s activities from April 2025 to March 2028. This plan helps us focus on the current challenges and opportunities to address over the next three years.
Reasons to Join
We understand that the decision may need to be made by others within your organisation, so here are a few key reasons to help you make a compelling case for why joining the network is a valuable opportunity.
ORN Supporting Engagement Programme
ORN has launched a new pilot initiative in 2025/26 to support a small number of organisations that are currently unable to join the Network as Members due to financial constraints. Upon successful application, up to 3 organisations will be eligible for a one-time 75% discount on the Conference ticket price. Opportunities to apply will be made known on applicable event listings.
Other ways to get involved
We appreciate some organisations may not be in the position to join as members, however there are several ways you can engage with us: