The SPP has three categories of membership: Full member, Associate member, and Observer member. This maximises access to the Platform for Scottish and other interested organisations and individuals. All memberships are currently free and you can apply for membership as an individual or organisation via the forms below.
You can find more information about the different categories of membership, member Code of Conduct, and the Platform’s governance structure and guiding principles in our Draft Terms of Reference. It is a working draft for consultation, which may be amended following the SPP Annual General Meeting in October 2025
Please find linked our: SPP Draft Terms of Reference
Useful membership information
Categories of membership
Full membership – is open to organisations based in Scotland that are actively engaged in peacemaking, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or related fields. Eligible organisations include NGOs, civil society organisations (CSOs), academic/research institutes, community-based organisations, networks or coalitions, relevant charities, faith-based groups, and private sector entities. Full members are eligible to be elected to the SPP Advisory Board.
Associate membership – is intended for entities or individuals in Scotland that may not meet all criteria for full membership but can still benefit from and contribute to the Platform’s network. This included individual peacebuilders or experts, individuals who do not wish to represent an organisation, organisations without a base in Scotland but which have relevant peacebuilding activities in Scotland, and smaller communities/ groups not formally constituted as organisations.
Observer membership – observer status is reserved for organisations or individuals that are not Scottish-based peacebuilding actors but have a significant interest in or relevance to the Platform’s work.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is the main steering body of the Platform, made up of representatives from Full Member organisations. Organisations interested in joining the Advisory Board can indicate this in their membership application, or by getting in touch with us. It will be appointed at the first Annual General Meeting in October 2025.
Guiding Principles
The Scottish Peace Platform will be built on the following guiding principles:
We prioritise gender equality and the inclusion of diverse voices in peacebuilding, addressing the root causes and gendered impacts of conflict and inequality.
We promote an inclusive, participatory approach, ensuring that peacebuilding is not dominated by elites, but reflects the needs and aspirations of all affected communities.
We encourage collaboration over competition, valuing diverse expertise and fostering solidarity both within Scotland and globally, particularly with conflict-affected regions.
All Platform activities will be transparent, with clear communication and mechanisms for holding leadership accountable, ensuring trust and integrity in all operations.