Our aim is to build a strong and evolving community of Pilates professionals. We will provide a package of initiatives and benefits to our membership to enhance their professional Pilates careers and personal lives. Our engagement with preferred suppliers, the health and training industries industries and other bodies who will influence the ongoing longevity of the pilates careers of our membership whilst influencing how Pilates is perceived at home and abroad. Objectives Provision of peer support by offering: social gatherings; teacher classes and retreats. Continuing professional development: offered from within the membership; from sponsored external workshops and advanced training courses. Creation of a central directory of Pilates professionals. Provision of relevant discounted offers e.g. fuel cards, equipment and printers. Be the voice of Pilates at home and abroad influencing how Pilates is perceived. Lobby health insurers to ensure Pilates classes are covered on member plans and educate the health service and sporting industries as to the value and benefits of Pilates.