CO3 membership is open to people who are interested in promoting excellence in third sector leadership.

The key benefits provided by CO3 membership are:

• Access to high value, sector-specific training and development.
• Access to practical networking with other Chief Officers.
• Personal support in your role as Chief Officer: free confidential counselling service and confidential legal advice with first hour free.
• Free use of CO3’s library on personal development, human resource, finance, fundraising and leadership.

Full Membership

Full membership is available to anyone who leads a charity, community organisation, voluntary group, social enterprise, church or trade union organisation headquartered in Northern Ireland or with responsibility for Northern Ireland operations.  For more information and to join click here.

Third Sector Associate Membership

This type of membership is available to deputy directors and senior managers of third sector organisations, to foster and develop leadership and contribute to succession planning. For more information and to join click here.

Leaders from Other Sectors – Associate Membership

A category of membership to individuals who lead public sector bodies, including local authorities, leading to a forum for networking and creating better understanding of the voluntary and community sector.  For more information and to join click here.

Corporate Membership – Associate

Membership for businesses that share our interest and commitment to third sector leadership and work for third sector organisations. For more information and to join click here.

Retired or Out of Post Members – Associate

Membership for former members of CO3, who are not in full time paid employment as a consultant or in other sectors.  For more information and to join click here.