For Organisations
Develop a Coaching Culture That Helps People and Organisations Thrive
Whether you’re a business, charity, educational institution or public sector organisation, the UK Chapter of the ICF can help you unlock the benefits of professional coaching.
We partner with organisations to develop coaching capability, strengthen leaders and teams, and embed coaching cultures built on internationally recognised standards.
Who Can We Help?
We support organisations of all sizes and types. Whether your organisation is new to coaching or building an established coaching culture, we’ll help you find the right approach.
- Charities and not-for-profit organisations
- Large corporates
- Public sector organisations
- Small and medium-sized businesses
- Schools, colleges and universities
How Can We Help Your Organisation, Business or Social Enterprise?
| If you’re looking to… | We can help by… |
|---|---|
| Build a coaching culture | Sharing expertise and best practice to embed coaching across your organisation. |
| Develop leaders and teams | Connecting you with leadership, executive and team coaching. |
| Support internal coaches | Offering professional development, supervision and credentialing support. |
| Access coaching expertise | Connecting you with experienced ICF-accredited coaches. |
| Learn from others | Bringing you into a community of organisations committed to coaching excellence. |
| Work to recognised standards | Providing access to the global standards, ethics and good practice of the ICF. |
Organisational Partnerships
Organisations can become Organisational Partners – or members – of the UK Chapter, giving them ongoing access to our expertise, learning opportunities and professional coaching community.
As an Organisational Partner, you can benefit from:
Professional learning and development
Coaching clinics and specialist events
Reflection and group supervision opportunities
Networking with coaching leaders and organisations
Access to selected UK Chapter member benefits for nominated representatives
Discounts on selected UK Chapter events and conferences
Ongoing support from our Partnerships Team
Looking for Coaching Support as a Social Impact Organisation?
We also offer Social Impact Partnerships, helping eligible charities and social purpose organisations access professional coaching through subsidised, low bono and pro bono initiatives.
Let’s Start the Conversation
Every organisation is different.
We’ll work with you to understand your goals and explore how coaching can support your people, teams and organisation.
Frequently asked questions
If you can’t find an answer to your question here please get in touch with our team.
How can my organisation partner with the UK Chapter of ICF?
There are two routes, depending on the type of organisation you are.
– Charities and social impact organisations can apply for pro bono or low bono coaching and supervision via one of our partnership projects.
– Businesses and other organisations can join as an Organisational Member. Each organisational membership will give an agreed number of coaches within the buseinss access to our programme of coaching in organisations benefits.
If you’re not sure which suits you, get in touch and we’ll point you the right way.
Which organisations are eligible for pro bono or low paid coaching?
Charities and social purpose organisations. Commercial organisations are not eligible for this route, but you’re very welcome to explore becoming an Organisational Partner instead.
What’s the difference between pro bono and low bono?
Pro bono means coaching is provided free of charge. Low bono means it’s provided at a reduced cost.
What is included in Organisational Membership?
Organisations who have signed up to the membership can nominate colleagues to take part in our programme, each colleague will gain access to:
– Group supervision sessions
– Learning forums and action learning sets
– Clinic sessions for coaching managers, sponsors and commissioners
– An annual in-person Connection Day
All colleagues nominated to be an organisational member will also receive all the regular UK Chapter member benefits.
Who is Organisational Membership suitable for?
This is designed for organisations that already have a coaching culture or who want to develop one. It suits HR and learning leaders, sponsors and commissioners of coaching, coaching managers and internal coaches.
How can an Organisational Membership help our business build a coaching culture?
It gives your internal coaches ongoing supervision and learning, gives sponsors and commissioners a place to share practice, and connects your organisation with a wider community of professional coaches.