Membership
Dorset Coast Forum Membership
Dorset Coast Forum currently has over 480 members from around 260 private, voluntary and public organisations and is continually growing. The membership welcomes, individuals, community groups and coastal and maritime organisations, that either through current or previous employment experience, have expertise and knowledge of the Dorset Coast and its surrounding sea. The purpose of the forum is for members to share expertise and knowledge; therefore, it is expected that all members will bring added value to DCF and the wider membership.
Membership with Dorset Coast Forum is FREE and members can access the following resources:
- Connect and network with other members in a neutral setting at the DCF Annual Conference and workshops.
- Work with partners to develop, initiate and deliver projects that through joint working, amplify benefits for coastal communities, environments and the economy.
- Stay informed on coastal and marine information.
- Share knowledge and good practice.
- Become better informed on policy decisions.
- Reach out to coastal communities via DCF newsletters, DCF and Dorset Coast Have Your Say websites and social media platforms.
Communications
The DCF team and its members are experts on horizon scanning helping to inform organisations of coastal issues. The DCF team disseminate a 6 weekly eNews to members and those who have signed up to our mailing list. ENews includes:
- Updates on DCF team current project work and developments
- Local and national coastal news
- Details of relevant reports, publications and new policies – local, national and international
- Links to stakeholder consultations
- Information on conferences and events
Our DCF mailing list reaches over 500 contacts interested in marine, coastal, environmental and sustainability issues. We encourage members to share their news and information with us to be distributed to the network of DCF members.
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How to sign up to become a member
If you are interested in becoming a DCF member, please complete the form below.
Apply to become a member of the Dorset Coast Forum
Please note, by submitting the contact form you are aware and agree to the following:
Important Information
Data Protection Act
1 The data you provide to us will only be used by the Dorset Coast Forum Team to communicate information concerning the Dorset Coast Forum and its members.
2 The data you provide to us will not be given to third parties.
3 Your data will be kept by us until you are no longer a member of the Dorset Coast Forum but if at any point you wish for your data to be removed from our database, please contact dorset.coast@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
4 In order to ensure our data is accurate and up-to-date we may contact you occasionally to confirm your details.
5 The Dorset Coast Forum welcomes, individuals, community groups and coastal and maritime organisations, that either through current or previous employment experience, have expertise and knowledge of the Dorset Coast and its surrounding sea. Please note that you application may be refused, in this instance reasons will be given in writing.
Terms of reference
It is important that the Dorset Coast Forum has a good balance in its membership with representation from people and groups that span all marine sectors, relevant authorities and non governmental organisations and conservation interests. Members should have a vested interest in the Dorset Coast, particularly, planning, management and use of the coast. Applications are via the completion of the above online membership form.
The current DCF membership is composed of over 200 organisations with over 450 individuals. Member organisations have a primary contact and may nominate secondary contacts within their organisations who:
a) Work in relevant fields to that of DCF
b) Can substitute for the primary member at meetings where necessary
c) Can provide expertise in relevant fields and can input to specific projects.