We are the organisation for the professional body sector. Founded in 1998, the Professional Associations Research Network (PARN) is a non-profit membership organisation for professional bodies, offering expertise, experience and perspective on key issues in the sector through research, consultancy, networking, events and training. ABOUT OUR RESEARCH PARN’s research raises the profile of issues relating to the professional body sector, with an aim to determine and promote good practice. We conduct a wide variety of research for professional bodies and are the source of knowledge on key issues: Continuing Professional Development Diversity, equality & inclusion Governance Membership Professional ethics Regulation & professional standards Strategy, management & operations ABOUT OUR MEMBERS We have over 120 members in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and Kenya. ABOUT OUR CONSULTANCY SERVICES We have a range of consultancy services that positively support professional bodies, including: Facilitation of meetings Review of Individual Board Members Ethical Code Analysis CPD Strategic Review Foundation Documents Review Member Research Equality & Diversity Research & Support Governance Strategic Review Induction & Training for New Council Member