Your chartered status
You will be awarded the status of Chartered High-Performance Coach – MCIMSPA (Chartered)
To be eligible to apply you must meet the below criteria:
- Hold a qualification which is mapped to the Professional Standard for Coaching in a High- Performance Environment
OR
- Provide a Letter of Endorsement signed by a recognised National Governing Body (NGB), Sporting Governing Body (SGB) or CIMSPA Partner.
Chartered High Performance Coach is the highest level of professional recognition for you to strive for – the hallmark of a professional who has demonstrated excellence and impact.
If you meet the criteria above, please submit an Enquiry Form via the button below.
Got a question – take a look at our Chartered Help Centre.
If you have any other queries or aren’t sure if you meet the criteria, please contact our Chartered Membership Lead, George Sheldon via george.sheldon@cimspa.co.uk who will be happy to help.
Application process
Your chartered assessment will encompass three separate units, and will take you approximately six months to complete, with assessments undertaken every two months.
All units will be assessed by an industry expert assessor and internally verified to ensure standards are adhered to.
For each unit, there is one assessment, and you can select either a presentation or professional discussion.
You will develop a portfolio of evidence which will be used to support your assessments. Examples of evidence are detailed in the Candidate Guide provided to you following a discussion with our Chartered Membership Lead.
Outline of the application process
Your assessor will arrange convenient dates with you for each professional discussion, to ensure you proceed at a pace that suits you.

Exclusive chartered status benefits
In addition to your CIMSPA membership benefits.

Post-nominal letters
You will be awarded MCIMSPA (Chartered) or for Chartered Fellow, FCIMSPA (Chartered).

Recognition and status
Chartered status is the pinnacle of professional recognition awarded by the sector’s chartered professional body.

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Chartered status – fees summary
Cost
The cost of a Chartered application is £300 (including VAT).
Annual membership fees
Membership category | Annual membership cost |
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Chartered Manager Member | £245.70 (including VAT) |
Chartered Manager Fellow | £283.50 (including VAT) |
Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner | £176.40 (including VAT) |
Chartered High-Performance Coach | £176.40 (including VAT) |
Need support?
See our chartered status application FAQs HERE.
Or, if you would like further support, get in touch or call our membership hotline on 03438 360200,