Royal Charter

Awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of our role in furthering the purchasing and supply profession

In 1992 we were awarded a Royal Charter. Charters are granted to selected organisations which serve the public good, in recognition of their pre-eminence, stability and permanence.

The charter is only awarded if the professional body can demonstrate that:

• It is the leading representative of the profession/function in its sector
• Its professional qualification is at honours degree level and is accepted as the benchmark for the profession
• Its members are bound by a code of conduct
• It works in the interest of the public at large and re-invests all revenues in achieving its objectives

Our Royal Charter defines our objectives as follows:

“To promote and develop for the public benefit the art and science of purchasing and supply and to encourage the promotion and development of improved methods of purchasing and supply in all organisations;

To promote and maintain for the benefit of the public high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply;

To educate persons engaged in the practice of purchasing and supply and by means of examination and other methods of assessment to test the skill and knowledge of persons desiring to enter the Institute.”