About BICSc

The Institute, which has its headquarters in Northampton, is the largest independent professional and educational body within the cleaning industry. Founded in 1961, its mission is 'the raising of status and standards of the cleaning industry, through education'.

BICSc, as it is known, is an independent body with members in all areas of the cleaning industry, including Local Authorities, Contract Cleaners, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Trainers and by no means least, cleaning operatives themselves. Our membership currently stands at almost 5,000 Individual and Corporate Members and our reach is global.

There is a nationwide Regions and Nations structure and members, working through their own committees, hold regular meetings on topics of mutual interest. Regional Officers come together annually to debate region and membership issues.

The Institute's Membership Services, Training & Education and Finance & General Purposes Committees set the standards and develop the skills programmes necessary for the Institute's range of cleaning qualifications.

The Memorandum and Articles of Association can be downloaded below:

Memorandum and Articles of Association