Join our powerful community
We are a movement of people from a diverse range of communities and organisations, working in partnership to take action to build stronger, fairer and healthier communities across Northern Ireland. For more than 30 years, CDHN members have been working together to tackle the root causes of poor health — standing up to injustice, strengthening community voices and pushing for whole-of-society change so everyone can live well and thrive.
Our members support our mission and vision share our values and are the heart of what we do. They help us make sure that we focus on the issues that really matter to grass roots communities.
Who can Join?
We have three types of membership, choose the option that fits you best.
Organisational membership
For community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises based in Northern Ireland and other parts of the UK or Ireland. Click here for the organisational membership form.
Individual membership
For any individual that lives in Northern Ireland, other parts of the UK and Ireland. Our current members include people from small community organisations, large voluntary organisations; people who work in the public sector including health and social care and government; people who work in the private sector including pharmacists and GPs, people who work in education, and the general public. Click here for the Individual membership form.
Supporter
This is a new way you can support us, it is for people who want to stay connected and informed to our work, this is the only option for people living outside Northern Ireland, the rest of the UK & Ireland. Click here for the supporter form.
Membership cost?
Our membership is currently free.
Why become a Member?
When you become a member of CDHN, you’re not just signing up. You’ll stand alongside others who care about community development and health equity. Your experiences, ideas and voice help shape everything we do. As a member, you can….
Stay informed and connected
- Get our monthly members’ e-zine with news, analysis and opportunities
- Join online talks, events and conversations
- Keep in touch through our social media channels
Be part of a strong and vibrant network
- Connect with people working in community development, health and prevention
- Meet other community practitioners, community activists, leaders and decision-makers
- Receive tailored invites to training, networking and member events
Learn, support and grow
- Access practical tools and resources through our Resource Hub
- Take part in CDHN programmes such as BCPP and Elevate and Communities of Practice
Share your work and amplify your impact
- Writing for our members’ e-zine
- Present your work at an event or webinar
- Share reports and tools via our resource Hub
Work together for change
- Join working groups on issues that matter to you, such as health literacy, mental health and poverty, action on specific health inequalities
- Take part in co-design, peer learning and problem-solving projects
- Collaborate on partnerships and funding opportunities to reduce the health inequality gap and promote better health and wellbeing outcomes
Have your say/ Make your voice count
- Help influence policy and practice that affects your community
- Co-design research, and take part consultations and campaigns
- Shape CDHN’s direction through our AGM and member decision-making
Take action together
- Join campaigns, engage in meaningful dialogue and build the skills needed for collective action — working together to create a society that is healthy, fair and equal for all.
CDHN MEMBERSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Membership Eligibility
CDHN offers three types of membership: Organisational membership, Individual membership, and Supporter. All members and supporters must support with CDHN’s values, vision and mission.
- Organisational membership is for constituted groups, registered charities, or social enterprises/CICs with a memorandum and articles of association. These organisations must be based in Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands. Organisational members have voting rights at the AGM.
- Individual membership is for people living in Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands. They cannot be current CDHN staff or have worked for CDHN in the past three years. Individual members have voting rights at the AGM.
- Supporters simply need to support CDHN’s values, vision and mission. Supporters do not have voting rights at the AGM.
Ending Membership
Membership will come to an end if:
- The individual member or supporter member dies.
- The membership organisation ceases to exist.
- If CDHN has does not have a valid email address for the individual member or supporter.
- CDHN reserves the right to refuse or end membership to any individual or organisation that does not meet the membership eligibility criteria. The decision of the Board of Directors will be final.