Sustainability West Midlands Membership
SWM is a cross-sector membership organisation with a difference; we connect, promote, and prioritise our members throughout everything we do.
What is Membership at Sustainability West Midlands (SWM)?
SWM is a cross-sector membership organisation with a difference; we connect, promote, and prioritise our members throughout everything we do.
Our team has professionalisms throughout all areas of the West Midlands Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 and the wider United Nation (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). We have served the West Midlands region for over twenty years, providing sustainability support in a variety of ways to cross-sector organisations through our consultancy work and advocacy. As an independent not-for-profit, we recognise that the support and collaboration from our members is vital to our progression as an organisation.
What do I get when I become a member of SWM?
Raising your profile and celebrating success
Promotion of your organisation’s brand, events, news, achievements, and job opportunities via our vast communications reach:
- SWM website – receives around 3,000 visitors per month
- Monthly newsletter – 2,200 subscribers and rising
- LinkedIn – 2,700 followers: LinkedIn >
- Sharing news – priority sharing of your best practice case studies across all the channels above
- Connection to our vast network of well-established contacts amongst regional businesses, local authorities, public sector organisations such as NHS Trusts and much more
Opportunities to connect, collaborate and network
- Free attendance at our annual exclusive SWM Members Mingle, a networking event shaped by you, led by you and delivered for you.
- A free place at our high-profile Annual Conference; a unique opportunity to connect and work with over 100 cross-sector decision makers shaping the future of the West Midlands.
- The SWM members-only LinkedIn group. Join the conversation with other sustainability professionals in the region. The membership covers a diverse range of expertise and is a resource in itself.
- SWM understand the differing sustainability needs of different organisations and can identify related contacts and partners that could assist you.
- The opportunity to discuss collaboration opportunities with fellow SWM members at any time, using SWM as a contact broker.
- Priority for collaboration in SWM’s consultancy work.
- Support for your events, through access to 20 years of SWM contacts to help you obtain high quality speakers and venues.
- Priority to attend, host, speak and raise your profile at our events.
Recognition of your commitment to sustainability
- The use of our membership logo to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and to enhance your corporate social responsibility.
- An opportunity to work with us to deliver and support the implementation of the regional Roadmap to 2030.
- Nomination for related sustainability awards.
Special benefits and extra support
- 10% off the cost of our independent sustainability consultancy and advice.
- First priority and a 10% discount when sponsoring any of our events.
- An allocated account manager, who will be able to signpost you to opportunities and events, including speaking opportunities.
- Continued access to the SWM team for advice and support.
- Twice yearly FREE use of the meeting rooms for up to 14 people based in central Birmingham.
Are there any eligibility requirements/ restrictions to becoming a member of SWM?
We welcome all organisations that support our Roadmap to 2030 and want to contribute to our Vision to help the region towards the net zero target to 2050. You don’t have to be physically based in the West Midlands, as long as you think you could add value to our existing membership network. Our vision is to have as wide a representation as possible, with as much sustainability expertise as possible.
When does SWM Membership run?
SWM membership runs January – December. Membership fees are pro-rated until 01 September of the year, after which the fee will include the following year.
How do I apply to become a member of SWM?
It is a simple online form to apply to become a member of SWM.
What happens next?
SWM will send your application form onto our Board to approve or raise any objections – this takes 7-10 working days. The Board will look for whether your application addresses our broad and inclusive eligibility criteria, as mentioned above.
We will then be in touch with your full joining details, including your SWM membership logo, entry on our website and the offer of an introductory meeting with the Stakeholder and Engagement Manager or another member of the team. You will then be part of the SWM family and connected to the wider sustainability ecosystems across the West Midlands and beyond.
To find out more about membership get in touch at enquiries@swm.org.uk or call 07751 930625.
SWM annual membership fees*
Private Sector
- 250 employees or more = £1,200 per year
- Less than 250 employees = £420 per year
- Less than 10 employees = £120 per year
Public Sector
- 250 employees or more = £550 per year
- Less than 250 employees = £275 per year
Third Sector
- 250 employees or more = £400 per year
- Less than 250 employees = £300 per year
- Less than 10 employees = £60 per year
Universities
- £950 per year
*A 14-day cooling off period commences upon membership fees invoice being issued to allow thoughtful consideration before commitment. Following this cooling off period, please note that membership fees are non-refundable.
Become a member
If you want to contribute to our Roadmap to 2030, and connect and influence with like-minded organisations for a sustainable future, you will benefit from becoming a member of SWM.
