Members will receive at least 21 days' notice of the AGM. The Notice and Agenda for the 2024 AGM will be issued by email. The agenda and supporting papers are also be available to Members by logging in and accessing them from the Quick Links on the right.

CIOL holds an AGM every year. The next CIOL AGM is scheduled to take place online on 2 April 2024. 

CIOL has negotiated a range of discounts on software and books to help you better carry out your work. These include:

Through the CIOL Advantage scheme and The CV & Interview Advisors, CIOL members can take advantage of a range of special discounts on all their services.

Through CIOL Advantage, Members and Fellows now have access to a free legal helpline, from Lyons Davidson Solicitors.

Everyone will require legal assistance at some point in their lives. If you are purchasing a property, involved in an accident, setting up a business or trying to ensure that you’ve made adequate provision for those closest to you, a discussion with a legal advisor would be an excellent first step.

Recognising this need, we have partnered with Lyons Davidson Solicitors and added legal services to our range of member benefits.

What is it?

Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) is for anyone who provides a professional service, such as translation or interpreting, who could have a claim made against them by a client.

CIOL's PII scheme has been arranged in conjunction with Trafalgar Risk Management (TRM) and Parliament Hill Ltd, taking into account the broad range of duties and activities undertaken by CIOL members.

InterpNet is an online network for CIOL members who work or have a professional interest in all forms of interpreting. The aim of the network is to provide CIOL members with support and guidance with contributors asking questions, sharing ideas, news and events and simply interacting with other language professionals.

It is important to specify terms and conditions to ensure there are no uncertainties or misunderstandings between you and your client.

Terms of Business (ToB) have a vital role to play to ensure that both parties understand their duties, rights, roles and responsibilities. In addition, late payment can seriously affect small businesses and freelancers; with the right terms in place, you can clearly establish the payment arrangements between yourself and the client.

CIOL's Interpreting Division, in consultation with CIOL's legal advisors, has drafted a specimen contract / job agreement for CIOL interpreter members to use in conjunction with the model terms of business.

The document covers the type(s) of interpreting service you will be supplying and in which language pair, plus other key details such as when the interpreting engagement will take place and the agreed fee.