Join the ICG
- New business opportunities and promotion
- Personal development and practical advice
- Mutual support and camaraderie
Eligibility
The ICG is for independent research consultants and micro-businesses working in market research. Members own or work in market research organisations of 3 or fewer full time employees.
Fees
The current annual 12 month subscription fee is £120+VAT (VAT is payable if you’re a UK resident) during the period April 1st 2023 – March 31st 2024.
Subscription payments are non-refundable.
Note that the ICG makes an annual contribution to the MRBA.
Equality & diversity
The ICG Ltd is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to continuously inform and educate our members to ensure we meet this commitment. For anything related to this, please contact Annabelle Phillips, Diversity and Inclusion, on our Committee.
Benefits of membership
Work opportunities & discounts
- Access to project opportunities from clients and other ICG members.
- Free entry in the directory of members to promote your business.
- Range of member discounts from Suppliers and Event organisers.
- Promotion of the value of independents within the industry
- Celebrating independents through our annual MRS ICG Award for Independent Consultants.
Business development & advice
- Regular talks and free training webinars (accredited for MRS CPD points).
- Ongoing help and advice from your peers on research and business topics through the members’ forum.
- Monthly e-zine highlighting new thinking, knowledge and opinion pieces.
- Members’ survey.
Mutual support & camaraderie
- As well as practical help, our very active and member only ICG e-group gives members the chance to share a thought or discuss a burning issue, and keep in touch with how others feel on trends in market research.
- A great sense of camaraderie – a metaphorical water cooler for members often working alone.
- Opportunity to meet members at talks and social events, both online and in-person held in London and regionally.
Still need convincing?
To find out more before coming to a decision, please contact Membership or visit one of our events as a non-member where you will be assured of a warm welcome.
You might also like to look at our new member ‘Welcome Guide’ to see just how much the ICG offers.
If you wish to attend as a non-member contact our manager, Lucie Wernicke.
Our members say
We regularly receive unprompted feedback from our members about their membership experiences and they’re usually extremely positive!
How to join
The ICG is for independent research consultants and micro-businesses working in market research. Members own or work in market research organisations of 3 or fewer full time employees.
If you would like to join, please complete the application form.
The current annual 12 month subscription fee is £120+VAT (VAT is payable if you’re a UK resident) during the period April 1st 2023 – March 31st 2024.
Subscription payments are non-refundable.
All our members must agree to abide by the ICG’s Code of Practice.
Existing members
Renew your membership, update your directory profile and access private resources in the ICG Members’ Area.
Non-member mailing list
Non members can also benefit by signing up to our emails.
If you do not meet our membership criteria you can still receive our emails and attend many of our webinars and events.