“The object of HGI shall be to be a membership organisation for all who wish to promote the human givens approach through all forms of psychological, educational and social interactions and to advance all aspects of such practice, including standards and ethical behaviour, of members” as stated in the HGI's Memorandum of Association (item 3), lodged at Companies House.

The HGI is run as a private limited company with the publicly stated aim that any profits which might accrue will be used solely to further its educational and professional activities and to spread knowledge of the beneficial implications of the human givens approach as widely as possible.

Its directors are Joe Griffin and Ivan Tyrrell (the originators of the human givens approach), and its chairman is Dr Farouk Okhai.

Active members of the Institute help to ensure that it suitably reflects their ongoing professional needs by putting suggestions and recommendations to the HGI Board through the Consultative Council (HGICC), which is made up of a representative from each regional peer group. All members can attend the HGI's annual general meeting.

The Institute also has a range of specialist committees (such as the Ethics and Complaints Committee) which are made up of invited HGI members who have specialist knowledge or expertise relevant to that specific area. The committees meet as and when required to deal with any appropriate matters which may arise.

Members are also free to approach the Board with suggestions for setting up specialist Sections or additional committees if they feel it appropriate.

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