Founded in 1862 the Club & Institute Union (CIU) is the oldest Club Union in the world The CIU is a non-political federation of Clubs, registered as an Industrial and Provident Society
It is an advisory and defensive organisation, not a Club, but a Union of Clubs.
It is neutral in matters of politics and religion whilst open for membership to any bona-fide club It is supported and governed by such Clubs as are members.
CIU NEWS
The latest news and information for CIU Members and Clubs
CLUB JOURNAL
Club Journal 2011 to present month including Club of the Month articles
CIU EVENTS
Events specifically arranged for CIU members with discounted rates
CIU EDUCATION
Specialised ACM courses, dates and information for CIU members
CLUB INFORMATION
Find information about your Clubs - contact info, Committee members, associated Branch
CLUB OF THE MONTH
Every month the 'Club of the Month' celebrates a CIU Club that is working hard for its community and members alike
FIND A CLUB
Search our site and find a Club near to you using our mapping feature
CIU Member Benefits
The CIU offers its Clubs and Members many benefits above other non-CIU Club memberships
MEMBERSHIP
CIU Clubs benefit from being part of a Union of Clubs with good purchasing power
Members benefit from advice and extensive procedural knowledge of running a Club
CLUBS
Members have access to over 1200 Clubs across the UK
(subject to purchasing a CIU member Associate Card)
Clubs have the buying power of a large organistaion
LEARNING
Training and educational courses available to all members
Recreational competitions for Club members arranged annually
ENGAGEMENT
Annual AGM's held in Blackpool - all current paid-up members are welcome to attend and vote on proposed motions. Trade Show for Suppliers, Members, Clubs and Branches to attend
CIU Clubs around the UK
Find a Club near to you or search by Branch area Just enter the nearest town/city to see the Clubs' location and address
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO USE THE MAP FUNCTION
Please ensure that you put GB after the name of the City that you select - There are many cities across the world that have the same name ! To find a Club of interest in your chosen area of the country: Choose a town or city nearest to the area of interest. (use the zoom functions on the map). Select how far around the Town you wish to search OR 'Select Branch', 'Apply Branch Filter' and follow the previous instructions For ease of clarification then the Branches have been colour coded Selecting a CIU sign on the map will show the club details For further information on the Club / Branch - select here to see all Branches and associated Clubs
