Membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management
The Institute of Leadership and Management is a global community of managers passionate about the difference that leadership makes to people's lives. For over 70 years they have been supporting people to develop great leadership practice. They are passionate about inspiring great leadership, everywhere.
Membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management
If you have gained your wood badge as a Section Leader, Manager or Supporter you are eligible to join the ILM as an associate member. You can become a full member if you have other management qualifications or experience, which includes three years' further experience in your Scouting role. As a member you are entitled to use the post-nominal letters AMInstLM or MInstLM.
Benefits of membership include professional recognition of your Scouting role, access to over 1,000 bite-sized learning resources online including Leadership essential and Spotlight leaflets on key leadership themes, webinars and podcasts, Edge (the quarterly journal), events, and a flagship online e-learning portal providing learning and digital recognition tailored to your needs as and when you want it.
To apply simply click here and fill in the online form. - Select either Associate or Member depending on experience
- Select Institute approved programme as the entry route on page 1
- Select Scout Wood Badge Programme (for Associate) or Scout Wood Badge Programme + 3 year experience if applying for Member grade
- Enter completion date and Submit
- Continue to complete the online form and payment either by card or set up a monthly or annual direct debit
- To gain a £10 discount on your fee please enter the code WOOD-BADGE when prompted on the payment page
For further information please contact the Adult Support team by email at
programme@scouts.org.uk or phone them on 0345 300 1818.
Reviewed: 08/05/2019