FAQs

You can manage key parts of your membership in one place. This includes updating your personal details, changing mailing preferences, downloading invoices, renewing your membership, applying for an upgrade, and accessing your member benefits.  

The new area is mobile friendly, so you can use these features from your phone, tablet, or desktop. 

Enter your registered MyCILT email address here and click on the link in your verification email to reset your password. You can then login here to manage your account.

Login to MyCILT and select Account Details on the sidebar. From there, you can update your personal contact details, work information and preferences including regions, forums and other mailings. 

Login to MyCILT and select Invoices on the side bar. You’ll be able to download any invoices and receipts. If you cannot find what you need, email membership@ciltuk.org.uk. 

If you have forgotten your password, use the password reset option and enter your email address to receive a reset link. Remember to check your spam/junk mail. If you need help, please email membership@ciltuk.org.uk. 

If you have received a renewal notice, login to MyCILT and click Renew on the Overview page. You can renew with a one-off card payment or by Direct Debit. If you opt for Direct Debit payments, we will send your payment schedule around one month before your renewal date. 

You can apply to upgrade your membership by logging into MyCILT and clicking Upgrade now.  

If you are unsure which grade is right for you, use the membership eligibility tool or contact membership@ciltuk.org.uk with your CV and any relevant qualifications. 

If you need to change your Direct Debit details and your membership is due for renewal, you will be able to change your direct debit as you complete your renewal. Simply login to MyCILT and head to Renew on the Overview screen.

If you are not yet due for renewal, please complete a direct debit change form. Please allow at least 11 days before a scheduled payment to avoid delays. If a payment is delayed, this may result in a double payment the following month.

CILT(UK) is one of the HMRC approved professional bodies. If you are a UK taxpayer and pay your own membership subscription, you may be able to claim tax relief on your membership fee.

You can cancel your membership at any time by emailing membership@ciltuk.org.uk. If you cancel within 14 calendar days of CILT(UK) receiving your payment, a full refund can be issued to your original payment method. After this 14-day period, no refund will be granted.

Yes. We offer reduced rates for eligible retired members and for current members who are on maternity or paternity leave. 

Retired members must be current CILT(UK) members, have reached retirement age, no longer be in paid employment, and have held Affiliate, MILT, CMILT or FCILT grade for at least one year. 

Members on maternity or paternity leave must be current members whose subscription is due for renewal, have held Affiliate, MILT, CMILT or FCILT grade for at least one year, and be able to provide a MAT B1 form (maternity) or SC3 form (paternity). This reduced rate is valid for one year per MAT B1/SC3 form.

To request either reduced rate, email membership@ciltuk.org.uk with the relevant proof.

If your membership expired more than three months ago, you can re-join by submitting our reinstatement form. In most cases, we can locate your record and reactivate your previous membership grade. If more information is needed, the membership team will contact you. 

CILT(UK) membership includes access to a wide range of professional resources, services, and member benefits. With the new MyCILT area, members can access all of these benefits more easily across desktop and mobile devices. Non members can access an overview here.

Previous editions of Focus magazine are available on our Resource Hub dating back to 2021 or via the Business Intelligence Service back to 2007. 

Full criteria is linked below for each grade.

Student Membership is for those studying a full degree (ie. BSc, MSc or PhD) at University and looking to build strong professional foundations. 

Graduate Membership is for University graduates involved in the profession and is available for three years from the year of graduation. 

Affiliate Membership is open to anyone working in, or interested in, logistics, transport, or supply chain.

Member (MILT) is an assessed grade for committed practitioners who hold relevant experience and qualifications.

Chartered Member (CMILT) is an assessed grade for experienced professionals who have relevant senior management experience and relevant qualifications.

Chartered Fellow (FCILT) is for senior leaders defining the future of the profession, typically working at, or close to, board level.

You can use the membership eligibility tool to find the grade that best matches your experience and career stage. If you would like tailored guidance, email membership@ciltuk.org.uk with your CV and any relevant qualifications.

Yes. CILT(UK) welcomes applications from currently serving members of the UK Armed Forces. You can apply using the standard membership join process. When completing your application, make sure you tick that you are a serving member and use your work email address to ensure you receive the discounted rate available to serving personnel. If you have any questions about your application or eligibility, email membership@ciltuk.org.uk.

Student, graduate and affiliate applications are usually processed within 1 to 3 working days. Applications for Member, Chartered Member and Chartered Fellow grades are normally reviewed within 3 to 5 working days at first stage. Once your application is ready for assessment, a decision is typically provided within 1 to 6 weeks. 

Membership fees vary depending on the grade you apply for. You can view all pricing here.

To transfer your CILT(UK) membership to another branch, email membership@ciltuk.org.uk with the name of the branch you would like to transfer to. 

If you are a member of another branch and want to transfer to the UK, ask your current branch to send your transfer documents to membership@ciltuk.org.uk. 

Once received, we can activate your UK membership and honour your current grade and subscription expiry date. If your current membership is inactive, payment will be required before activation.