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INTO members are part of a global coalition of heritage organisations, working with the National Trust model.
Membership benefits
INTO members are part of our global mission to protect and enhance heritage.
Heritage organisations join in one our three membership categories. They receive benefits that bring them expertise from around the world.
- Be part of INTO’s global mission to protect and enhance global heritage.
- Receive support with fundraising bids for international projects.
- Make your voice heard at one of INTO’s international events.
- Support to find expertise via programmes like ASK INTO and TAP INTO, which also provides small travel grants.
- Learning and sharing with colleagues across the world in the INTO Incubator.
- Preferential rates for the biennial INTO Conference, hosted by an INTO member.
- Learn new skills on our Heritage Leaders programme.
- Networking opportunities at INTO regional meetings.
- Use the INTO logo to celebrate your membership.
- Open your sites to the world as part of our INTO Places programme.
- Benefit from INTO membership of international bodies like IUCN, SMILO or the Climate Heritage Network.
'By joining INTO, you are effectively employing a new team member, one with a wide range of experience and expertise to help your organisation grow and flourish.'
Membership Types
Associate membership
Associate membership is aimed at organisations or public bodies working for the protection of heritage.
- Take part in INTO projects and programmes
- Receive preferential access to INTO conferences and events
- Access selected funding opportunities
- Request expertise-matching through INTO's network
Candidate membership
Candidate membership is aimed at new organisations that have been in operation for less than three years.
- Take part in INTO projects and programmes
- Receive preferential access to INTO conferences and events
- Access selected funding opportunities
- Request expertise-matching through INTO's network
- Receive support in strategic planning to become a National Trust, through INTO programmes and mentoring
Full Voting membership
Full membership is for organisations that are closely aligned with the National Trust model.
- Take part in INTO projects and programmes
- Receive preferential access to INTO conferences and events
- Access all funding opportunities available through INTO
- Request expertise-matching through INTO's network
- Take an active role in INTO's future by voting on INTO's governance
- Welcome visitors from around the world by participating in our INTO Places programme
Ready to apply?
Applications are considered by our membership committee of INTO Trustees. Applicants typically receive a response within two weeks.
Key Documents
Eligibility criteria
Read the full membership criteria for applicants
Fee structure
View the costs associated for each membership type
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