Membership

Criteria on Full and Associate Membership

The International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations encourages all organisations involved in support of people living with ALS/MND, and other organisations with an interest in ALS/MND, to apply for membership of the Alliance. Prospective members must submit a covering letter stating their reasons for wanting to become a member of the International Alliance, which must be accompanied by the specified information below.

Full Membership:

Organisations which:

  • Serve people with ALS/MND or related disorders;
  • Are chartered in own country as a non-profit national or independent organisation;
  • Have a legal constitution or by-laws;
  • Are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (however described), elected by and/or from the membership which includes people living with ALS/MND, carers, past carers or people closely associated with the disease, and
  • Prepare an annual financial statement,
  • are invited to apply for full membership of the International Alliance.

The fee for Full Membership is either an amount equal to 0.15% of total annual income of the applicant organisation or £UK15 which ever is greater.

Applicants for full membership must submit the following documents in English:

  • Letter of non-profit status in their country
  • Copy of their constitution and/or by-laws
  • List of names of the Board of Directors (however described) and Officers
  • Mission or purpose statement (most likely in constitution)
  • Written financial statement of previous years income
  • Copies of brochures and other materials (if not in English, then with some English translation)

Associate Membership:

Organisations, businesses or individuals whose mission is in accord with the stated objects of the International Alliance of ALS/MND Association are invited to apply for Associate Membership of the Alliance.

The Associate Membership fee is £UK50 per year.

  • Applicants for Associate Membership should provide the following documents in English:
  • Mission statement;
  • Copies of materials available that describe organisation or business;
  • Financial statement of previous years income, and
  • a brief analysis of how their mission is in accord with the stated objects of the Alliance.

Individuals seeking Associate Member status should provide a statement explaining why they wish to become an Associate Member.

Membership Process:

For further information, or to submit applications for membership, please contact:

International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations
PO Box 246,
NORTHAMPTON NN1 2PR United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1604 611 821 Fax: +44 (0) 1604 624 726
Email: alliance@alsmndalliance.org

The Board of Directors of the Alliance review applications and supporting documentation received. Decisions are made at the Board of Director's meetings held quarterly. A letter or email will be forwarded advising applicants of the Boards decision.

Participation at the annual International Alliance meeting is encouraged for prospective new members. Observer status will be granted.