Why join the CSA

Do you collect Debt or are you in someway involved in our industry and want to enhance your business further?

Becoming a member of the CSA means more than another logo on your headed paper. It means a chance to network, remain up-to-date with developments and legislation, to educate staff and above all to increase your company’s exposure.

Our knowledge of the industry remains second to none, we are here to serve and protect the interests of our members, offering professional advice, training and seminars to support and enhance all business activities.

To view which companies are currently members of the Association visit our Members List.

The benefits of membership are great and varied:-

• Increase your company’s exposure
• Build international relations and potential partners for trading
• Prove your dedication and professionalism to clients by displaying our logo on your stationery/website
• Gain training qualifications and on-site learning
• Improve your knowledge with our up-to-date industry analysis
• Networking opportunities with regular seminars/meetings and events

And much much more . . .

What this means for you!

Being part of the CSA means we can put your view forward. Speaking with one voice we can be the voice of the industry, ensure best practice, and help in the promotion of international trading and lobby at the highest government levels.

CSA members are industry leaders, they are at the forefront of industry developments and are committed to industry issues, values and best practice.

Apply to Join – To request an Application Pack, which contains the necessary information and forms to apply for membership please click on Join Online OR, email membership@csa-uk.com

To apply for CSA Membership your business must in some way be involved in debt servicing (either consumer or business to business):

• Overdue Accounts
• Repossessions
• Consultancy/Advice/Training
• Status Enquiries
• Card Recovery
• Credit Insurance
• Tracing Enquiries
• International Collections
• Outsourcing
• Arranging attendance at court
• Bailiff & Process Serving
• Liquidation book debt recovery
• Debt Purchase
• Call centre support
• Utility debt collection

There are four main categories of membership:

Full – Companies where any or a combination of the above is the primary source of revenue for the company. To apply for full membership you MUST have a minimum of two years trading accounts.

Associate – is similar to full membership in that any combination of the above is the primary source of revenue for the company, BUT you have less than 2 years trading history with only 1 full year’s accounts.

Affiliate – Companies where debt servicing (see above for a more comprehensive list) is NOT the main source of revenue. Companies that fall into this category could be accountants, banks and building societies etc. In actuality affiliate membership incorporates all businesses that carry out the function of debt collection as a secondary activity in relation to their everyday business enterprise – and have been doing so for at least one year.

Overseas – Like Full/Associate members, debt collection is the primary source of revenue, but the company is registered in a country outside the UK and has been trading for two years.