The membership package
LBG members are entitled to the following range of services and benefits:
- Individual support and assistance to apply the LBG model*
- Circulation of members’ benchmark data to see what others contribute, understand how they value their contributions and learn from case studies
- Regular members’ newsletter, with news on measurement topics, company reports and forthcoming events
- Two plenary meetings per year, with agendas based on topics suggested by the group
- Specialist industry sector subgroup meetings each year on specific measurement issues.
- Access to members-only section of the LBG website with advice on implementing the model
- Use of the LBG logo and the right to cite membership in external publications
- Workshops focusing on making the most of the LBG model and measuring what your programmes achieve, for example:
- Cost-benefit; measuring the full value of business benefits achieved through CCI programmes and comparing this against programme costs
- Whole-programme indicators; compiling a basket of simple measures, to assess achievements at a summary level to reflect all community projects
- Social return on investment; measuring the monetary value of CCI programmes to the community
- Using the LBG as a management tool; ideas and best practices on how to use the model to improve your company’s CCI programme and your own professional performance.
LBG membership is currently £3,750 per annum +VAT ($5,750, €4,500)
*members are entitled to up to one day's support from a named consultant to use as necessary to help apply the model (out of London travel expenses will need to be reimbursed)
Additional services available for members
The services and benefits provided to members focus on the use and practical application of the LBG model. However, many also ask for assistance with related issues or with specific needs that fall outside the scope of the membership package. These services are available for an additional fee:
