Chin

   

Children In Need Network

Becoming a Member

Benefits

CHIN invites you to be a part of this exciting and dynamic network. As a CHIN member you will have access to training, networking, materials in the CHIN resources centre. You can also apply for small grants, and CHIN will represent your interests in government committees and steering groups.

Criteria for CHIN membership Full membership

The filled in application form should be returned to the CHIN secretariat directly or through the regional network.

With the application form you will need to submit the following information:-

  1. A commendation letter from the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services or the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development
  2. The organisation must submit their constitution or set of rules.
  3. A copy of the certificate of registration should be submitted.
  4. The latest Annual Report
  5. A list of the governing committee/board with names, addresses and contact details.
  6. A copy of the latest utility bill (water, electricity phone) as proof of the organisations physical address.
  7. A copy of the latest submission of annual returns to the registrar of societies.

All applicants will be subject to physical verification before being admitted to the network.

Successful applicants will be notified and issued with a membership certificate valid for three years.

New members will only pay membership fees once they have been notified of admission to the network. Please note that this process may take up to six months. You can check the status of your application by contacting the secretariat.

To apply for membership, download our membership application for and return to CHIN secretariat directly or through the regional network.

Associate membership

This could be organisations or individuals working in the media, private sector, corporate bodies, academics and professionals, who are interested in activities that promote the best interests of the child.

Exculsions

Organisations that will not be considered.

  1. Political Parties
  2. Activities not in the best interests of the child
  3. An organisation that promotes illegal activities.