Membership of the Scotland Malawi Partnership is open to anyone based in Scotland who has a link with, or interest in, Malawi.
Anyone can join - churches, schools, hospitals, NGOs, businesses, politicians, universities, voluntary groups, the diaspora, individuals, community groups & young people.
All we ask is that you agree to our core values and principles and are based, or work, in Scotland.
We also welcome members who are not based in Scotland but have a strong link with Malawi and understand the Scotland-Malawi relationship.
Read our partnership principles or find out more about our members.
If you are based in Malawi and are involved in a link with Scotland, consider joining our sister network the Malawi Scotland Partnership (MaSP).
Membership fees are charged on an annual basis.
Why become an SMP Member?
We have over 1,000 member organisations and key individuals, including half of Scotland's local authorities, most Scottish universities and colleges, 250 primary and secondary schools, dozens of different churches and faith-based groups, hospitals, businesses, charities and NGOs, and a wide range of grass-root community-based organisations.
We exist to inspire the people and organisations of Scotland to be involved with Malawi in an informed, coordinated and effective way for the benefit of both nations.
Benefits of joining the SMP include:
- Free profiling of your work and links to Malawi on our website
- Access to free networking and training events specific to working in Malawi
- Free weekly SMP Newsletter that outlines key news from Malawi, funding opportunities and events
- Access to our staff team with experience of working & living in Malawi and strong links to civil society and government in Malawi. A key area of support is with UK visas for Malawians.
Please see the full list of the Brilliant Benefits of SMP Membership here.
How to get started
Select your membership category below and fill in a few details on our online form.
If you have any questions about membership please email our Administration and Membership Officer, Dorothea Nelson.
The fees are as follows:
- Individual - £25 per annum*
- Organisation (annual income under £20k) - £40 per annum
- Organisation (annual income £20k-£100k) - £75 per annum
- Organisation (annual income £100k-£500k) - £120 per annum
- Organisation (annual income £500k-£1m) - £180 per annum
- Organisation (annual income £1m-£5m) - £260 per annum
- Organisation (annual income over £5m) - £350 per annum
(Youth members under 18 will not have their details published on the SMP website, however they will be able to access all other youth services available.)
*as per motion accepted by membership at 2024 AGM
“ ”SMP Member 2026The SMP's workshop on money transfer saved our charity £25,000 last year. Without this we may not have survived the terrible inflation in Malawi. I just want you all to know the really amazing impact that you’re making.