Core membership is open to organisations whose work relates to children and young people and who have a substantial remit for and/or expertise in tackling bullying.

Core Members must: 

• agree with ABA’s Statement of Purpose and values framework 
• have a substantial focus on delivering projects and programmes that aim to reduce the incidence of bullying and create safer environments for children and young people 
• agree to participate in the work of the ABA (including regular attendance at members meetings) 
• contribute to discussion and debate within the ABA in order to further the understanding of effective anti-bullying practice 
• provide contact details of a senior staff member who will attend the ABA members’ meetings 
• undertake to disseminate ABA information within their organisation Local authorities can join the ABA at a national level while remaining members of their regional ABA network

Core Members receive the following benefits: 

• use of the core member logo
• the right to vote for members of the ABA Advisory Group 
• the opportunity to stand for election to the ABA Advisory Group 
• the opportunity to take part in ABA consultations e.g. on government proposals receive ABA e-bulletins 
• attend ABA members meetings and conferences