Ending your membership

Published
23/03/2021
Last updated
19/08/2026

Becoming an alumni member

The CLD Standards Council offers members the option to become part of our Alumni if they choose to end their membership of the CLD Standards Council due, for instance, to retirement or change of career.

We hope resigning members will join the Alumni and continue to support and contribute to the CLD Standards Council and CLD profession by sharing their skills, knowledge and expertise.

What does an alumni member do

An alumni member would

  • continue to receive the monthly e-bulletin
  • be able to attend our meet-up sessions
  • retain their i-develop account

They could also volunteer to act as a CLD buddy for newer members who could benefit from their knowledge and experience.

We might also ask members of the Alumni to take part in a working group or give feedback on CLD Standards Council papers on topics where they have valuable expertise.

How to become an alumni member

You will be invited to become an alumni member when you terminate your membership. Alumni members will need to confirm that they will maintain their commitment to uphold the values underpinning CLD and the Code of Ethics for CLD. 

Alumni will, however, not need to undertake the Professional Learning requirement.

If you want to reapply for membership

Alumni may reapply for membership if they wish and have taken up new CLD practice activities.