HEAL is supported by over 70 member organisations. We bring independent scientific evidence from the health community to European and global decision-makers to inspire disease-prevention strategies.
Since 2003, member engagement has been at the heart of HEAL’s mission. A broad membership allows us to pool expertise, widely disseminate information, and amplify successes to create social and policy change.
HEAL members actively engage on the HEAL advocacy priorities that align with their interests and expertise. A committed, informed, and well-represented membership is the foundation of HEAL’s success.
Membership benefits
- Network with fellow members and benefit from their expertise at EU and national levels.
- Participate in lively exchanges to share advocacy opportunities and learn about new science.
- Access HEAL’s resources. This includes letter templates, infographics, reports, and briefings in multiple languages.
- Join members-only webinars and strategy calls.
- Receive updates on policy developments and guidance on advocacy activities.
- Share your expertise with EU policymakers through co-signed letters, statements, and joint meetings.
- Access a members-only support desk for writing letters to national ministries.
- Share your news and events with our network.
- Reach a wider audience through HEAL’s social media channels and website.
Working with members
HEAL offers working groups on air, chemicals and pesticides, climate, and environmental health, plus the EDC-Free Europe working group. Members meet online regularly to share updates, receive advocacy support, discuss public consultations, and review the latest policy developments.
Members have exclusive access to our online platform where they can:
- Interact with the HEAL team and other members
- Manage membership details and registrations
- Register for events and access recordings
- Join working groups and access the resource library
Members meet twice yearly—once online and once in-person in Brussels. At these meetings we determine and endorse HEAL policy guidelines, review accounts and budgets, approve new memberships, and—every four years—elect the Executive Committee.
HEAL’s board comprises elected representatives from member organisations. The board sets priorities and oversees our annual work programme.
The secretariat supports members on policy, advocacy, communications, and organisational development.
Become a member
HEAL membership is open to not-for-profit organisations based in Europe that:
- Are legally constituted in a European country
- Are independent of governments, political parties, and commercial interests
- Support HEAL’s mission statement
Membership categories
- Full NGO members: Non-governmental organisations for which environment and health are a major area of interest (two votes at General Assembly meetings)
- Full NPO members: Other not-for-profit organisations, such as educational institutions, professional associations, and health or environment agencies (one vote at General Assembly meetings)
How to apply
If your organisation meets these criteria, submit a membership application including your organisation’s statutes and latest annual accounts. Follow the link below.
Membership fees
Fees are based on annual revenue and approved by the General Assembly. The same fee structure applies to both membership categories.
| Organisation’s annual revenue | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Up to €50,000 | €50 |
| Up to €100,000 | €100 |
| Up to €200,000 | €200 |
| Up to €300,000 | €300 |
| Up to €500,000 | €500 |
| Up to €750,000 | €750 |
| Up to €1,000,000 | €1,000 |
| Up to €1,250,000 | €1250 |
| Up to €1,500,000 | €1500 |
| Up to €1,750,000 | €1750 |
| Up to €2,000,000 | €2000 |
| Over €2,000,000 | €2500 |
Current fees were approved by the General Assembly in October 2025.
Fee waivers and reductions
In exceptional circumstances, the HEAL Executive Committee may approve fee waivers or reductions with appropriate justification and evidence of financial hardship.
