Become a member

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Membership of the Scottish Mediation Network is open to all, and is free to those in full time education or in receipt of means tested benefits. Whether you are interested in mediation, have a background in dispute resolution or would like to train to be a mediator, joining the network is the right step for you. There are a whole range of benefits and opportunities that membership presents, many of which can be found in the Member Benefits section.

There is further information below, but if you have all the information that you need, you can JOIN NOW.

Member benefits

Opportunities to Share and Learn: Access Initiative and Regional Groups, to share expertise and benefit from others’ experiences, skills and knowledge of mediation and dispute resolution.
Free and Discounted Events: Improve and update your practice skills through participation in free or discounted SMN events, CPD and advance training for mediators, HR specialists, people managers, complaints handlers and anyone who is involved in dispute resolution at an exclusive discounted SMN member rate.
Exclusive Networking: Join and participate in an active community in which you can engage with fellow professionals who supply and purchase mediation services.
Member Discounts: Discounted room hire rates in central Edinburgh location in Relationships Scotland’s building, special discounted rate for insurance through Towergate Professional Risks.
Regular Collaborate Newsletters: Latest news, events, ideas and developments in mediation along with upcoming training and job opportunities sent bi-monthly.
Advertise Events: Advertise your event or training workshops in our monthly newsletter, Collaborate, with over 2500 downloads, as well as on the Scottish Mediation Network website. We also provide newsflashes on special events, news, jobs and contracts.

Members’-Only Resources

Enjoy access to member only resources through our online Library, including many model mediation documents.

Costs of Joining

Membership type	Cost
Individual in full-time education or in receipt of means tested benefits	Free
Individual	£40
Voluntary Organisations	£65
Local Authority/Scottish Public Body	£100
Other Organisation	£175

Terms and Conditions