Voting for the vacant Council positions is officially live, and will close on the morning of Friday, 27th September.
This is an important moment for our organisation, and your participation is essential in helping to shape our future leadership. We have a strong group of nominees and I urge you all to cast your votes.
Voting is only open to registered members of the IFSM.
Are you passionate about making a difference in our industry and shaping the future of our organisation? Do you have innovative ideas and a desire to contribute to important decision-making processes? If so, consider applying to be a council member. This is a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on the direction and success of our organisation. Your voice and perspective are valuable, and by serving on the council, you can help to drive positive change and growth. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a leader and influencer within the IFSM– apply today and be part of something exciting and rewarding!
Council members are pivotal in shaping and preserving the Institute’s vision, mission, and values. Their active involvement in defining and upholding these ensures alignment with the Institute’s overarching goals. Councils within their sub-groups set, measure, monitor, and adapt objectives, contributing to the Institute’s mission and continued improvement.
Council Members’ contributions will include:
If you have been a member at any grade for three years or more and would like to be involved in the progression and evolution of the Fire Safety Industry, make an application today!
We are currently accepting applications for upgrades to Fellow Grade.
The application will be over two stages: the initial application review and the interview stage.
The main requirements are:
– A minimum of eight years at Member grade
– Two referees
The cost of application is £175.00 (non-refundable), and will be invoiced upon submission of the form.
If you wish to apply for Fellow, please download the form with the button below, complete it and send it over to [email protected].
The deadline for applications is the 1st of August.
Forms will not be considered until payment is made.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to reviewing all of your applications.
From Monday 8 April, Homes England will launch the ‘Building Remediation Hub’. The online Hub is open to all new applications for government funding to replace unsafe cladding on medium- and high-rise buildings (those over 11 metres).
The Hub will make it more straightforward for those responsible for the safety of buildings to apply for funding and will mean that we are collecting consistent data regardless of the height of the building. The Building Safety Fund application form on Citizen Space will no longer be live once the Hub goes live with any unsubmitted information lost.
Additionally, from 8 April, new applications to the Building Safety Fund (BSF), using the Hub, should have their FRAEW carried out by a Homes England panel to obtain a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs); and submit the appraisal in the required format. New applicants commissioning FRAEWs from 8 April should have their FRAEW carried out by a panel member. You will receive details of the panel once you have completed the initial stage of your application. The use of a panel member is, however, not mandatory.
Who can apply for government funding?
Individuals can apply if they are:
To qualify, buildings must:
If applying via the financial viability route for social housing providers, there is no requirement for a residential leaseholder. Instead, the registered provider makes a declaration.
Building Safety Fund guidance for new applications 2022 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Cladding Safety Scheme (homesengland.org.uk) – (this link is where the new Building Remediation Hub will be launched on 8th April)
We are happy to announce that Ash has now joined the team here at the IFSM to offer admin support. Ash has come from an 18 year career in Veterinary Nursing where she became experienced in student training and team management. After relocating to Chesterfield with her daughter she decided the time was right for redirection and change in career.
She enjoys spending time in nature and wild camping. Her other hobbies include embroidery, pyrography, DIY, gaming, and movies.
‘I am delighted to be part of the IFSM and have received a fantastic welcome from everybody! I look forward to supporting the team in the office and meeting members at IFSM events. I will be on the end of the phone for any general inquiries and will keep everyone updated on news and upcoming events on social media. I look forward to meeting everyone!’
