Surveyors' Organisations, Associations and Governing Bodies
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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

The RICS was founded in 1868 and is an independent organisation, which acts in the public interest. It sets and regulates standards of competence and integrity among members, and provides authoritative and impartial advice on issues for businesses and governments worldwide. The RICS provides the world's leading professional qualification in surveying and the associated environmental issues.

More than 100,000 property professionals are now members of the RICS. The RICS members' advice is highly regarded throughout the world, and members of this prestigious organisation can benefit from the following:

• RICS training
• Dispute resolution services
• Business advice
• Conferences
• Discounts on insurance
• Discounted car hire
• Discounts on hotel stays
• Free WEXAS White membership
• Complimentary services from E.ON

There are several routes to membership with the RICS, and categories of membership have been developed for a range of property professionals. Membership categories are largely based on the qualifications an individual currently holds. Further information can be found on the RICS website at www.rics.org.

Head Office

RICS HQ
Parliament Square
London
SW1P 3AD

Tel: 0870 333 1600
Fax: 0207 334 3811
Email: contactrics@rics.org

Scotland

9 Manor Place
Edinburgh
EH3 7DN

Tel: 0131 225 7078
Fax: 0131 240 0830 or 0131 240 0831

Wales

7 St Andrews Place
Cardiff
CF10 3BE

Tel: 0292 022 4414
Fax: 0292 022 4416
Email: wales@rics.org

Northern Ireland

9-11 Corporation Square
Belfast
BT1 3AJ

Tel: 0289 032 2877
Fax: 0289 023 3465
Email: ricsni@rics.org

The Ecclesiastical Architects & Surveyors Association (EASA)

The EASA is a society, which was founded in 1872. The objective of the EASA is to promote high standards of design and repair for ecclesiastical structures; these structures may be churches, chapels, parsonage houses, halls or other such buildings, throughout all denominations.

All EASA membership applicants must first obtain Associate status. Full membership may be offered to Associates once the requirements of the EASA committee have been satisfied. There are a number of rules, which members of the association must abide by to maintain membership status. EASA members have exclusive access to the members' area online.

More information, as well as a PDF document detailing membership rules, can be found on the EASA website at www.easanet.co.uk.

Association

Elden Minns & Co Ltd
453 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2PT

Tel: 01142 662 458
Fax: 01142 662 459

Membership

Arctic Associates Ltd
33 Queen Street
Morley
Leeds
LS27 8EE

Tel/Fax: 0113 253 7040
Email: info@arctic-associates.co.uk

Relevant information and services may also be found on the following websites:

• UK Building Surveyors Directory
• UK Land Surveyors Directory
• UK Quantity Surveyors Directory