Annual Membership
Membership is renewed annually on your renewal date and must remain current to advertise your qualifications and professional achievements.
To join, download and email the membership and consent forms, or request a membership pack by post.
Membership Benefits
A range of benefits exlusively available to ICMG UK members
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Support via the internet or by phone - join the ICMG UK Facebook page
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A free grooming gift every renewal.
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An IPG Member car or window sticker
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British Isles Grooming Association £50 reduced fee for first year
www.mybiga.org
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Groomers Online offer members preferential prices on some products
www.groomers-online.com
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Discount from HIA Insurance
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Discount with Shake Your Tail software for appointment scheduling
www.shakeyourtail.com
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Discount from Rob Fellows – Reiki
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25% Discount on Safe 4 Disinfectant products - phone 01606 591900 and quote ICMG Membership
www.safe4disinfectant.com
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20% discount on a De Vere hotel stay
www.devere.co.uk
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More to follow
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Use of the ICMG and IPG Designation
All Certified Groomers who maintain membership with ICMG UK/IPG are authorised to use their titles in advertising and promotion, provided such is in good taste and adheres to IPG Code of Ethics. The IPG. Inc allows members to display the IPG logo in the following ways:
- Window decals
- Business cards
- On clothing, smocks etc
- Mobile grooming vehicles
- Business letterheads
- Advertising and promotion
- Yellow Pages etc adverts
All use which alters the IPG Logo in any way is not allowed without express written or email permission from IPG.
Membership must be maintained to advertise your certified status. If membership expires, certification will lapse. Members must abide by the IPG Code of Ethics.
All Certified Groomers are encouraged to participate in continuing education each year. Continuing education might include, attendance, participation, judging, speaking at grooming competitions and trade shows. taking hands-on grooming lessons, attending or presenting grooming lectures, workshops, and demonstrations.