Your chartered status
You will be awarded the status of either:
- Chartered Manager Member MCIMSPA (ch)
- Chartered Manager Fellow FCIMSPA (ch)
These are nationally recognised hallmarks of a qualified professional who has demonstrated excellence and impact.
There are two separate chartered statuses for managers:
Chartered Manager Member
MCIMSPA (chartered)
Have you held an operational management role for a significant period of time?
Does your role include the management of both people and resources?
Can you demonstrate:
- Responsibility for implementing an organisation’s strategy?
- Evidence of achieving a higher level of practice above the relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard?
- Success in achieving operational targets?
If so, great news! You sound like an excellent candidate for Chartered Manager Member.
Chartered Manager Fellow
FCIMSPA (chartered)
Do you hold a strategic level position within your organisation, such as a head of leisure or head of coach development?
Are you an innovator, system developer or a creator of strategy?
Can you demonstrate:
- A track record of success and experience in a role of strategy creation or system development and ownership?
- A significant contribution to the sport and physical activity sector?
- Being professionally active in a strategic level position of management, development, research, academia or administration?
If this sounds like you, then you are ready to take your next step to become a Chartered Manager Fellow
Exclusive chartered status benefits
In addition to your CIMSPA membership benefits.
Post-nominal
letters
You will be awarded MCIMSPA (chartered) or for Chartered Fellow, FCIMSPA (chartered).
Recognition
and status
Chartered status is the pinnacle of professional recognition awarded by the sector’s chartered professional body
Lead
and mentor
Be a leading part of improving and advancing the sport and physical activity sector
Application process
Your chartered assessment will encompass three separate units, and will take you approximately six months to complete, with assessments undertaken every two months.
All units will be assessed by an industry expert assessor and internally verified to ensure standards are adhered to.
For each unit, there is one assessment, and you can select either a presentation or professional discussion.
You will develop a portfolio of evidence which will be used to support your assessments. Examples of evidence are detailed in the Candidate Guide provided to you following a discussion with our Chartered Membership Lead.
An outline of the application process for both manager categories can be found below.
Outline of the chartered application process
Your assessor will arrange convenient dates with you for each professional discussion, to ensure you proceed at a pace that suits you.
Outline of the chartered application process
Your assessor will arrange convenient dates with you for each professional discussion, to ensure you proceed at a pace that suits you.
Start your application today!
To start your journey to the highest level of professional recognition in sport and physical activity, complete the enquiry form linked below.
Our chartered membership lead, George Sheldon, will then contact you to guide you through your first steps to chartered success.
My chartered journey
Explore the stories of those who have already achieved the highest professional recognition in sport and physical activity.
Need help with your application?
See our chartered status application FAQs HERE.
Or, if you would like further support, get in touch or call our membership hotline on 03438 360200,
Chartered status – fees summary
Cost
The cost of a Chartered application is £300 (including VAT).
Annual membership fees
| Membership category | Annual membership cost |
|---|---|
| Chartered Manager Member | £234 (including VAT) |
| Chartered Manager Fellow | £270 (including VAT) |
| Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner | £168 (including VAT) |
| Chartered High-Performance Coach | £168 (including VAT) |