The aims and objectives of the Institute of Licensing are set out in our Memorandum & Articles of Association, which are registered with Companies House as follows:

The Company’s objects are for the benefit of the public:

• to advance the development, evaluation and recognition of professional skill, technical competency, ethical conduct and practical achievement in the field of licensing and regulatory activity; including their application in the public and private sectors and in the framing and enforcement of laws and regulations in pursuit of prevention of crime disorder and nuisance, the promotion of health and safety, the protection of children and vulnerable people, the protection of the environment and other licensing and regulatory objectives;
• the fostering of mutual understanding and respect between practitioners and the communities and sectors they serve;
• the development, encouragement and certification of related standards, education, training, study, scholarship, communication, consultation, knowledge creation and information dissemination; and
• other activity consistent with the public good in the field.