3 Nov 2025
On 29 October, the IOR members met to share their reports on activity, plans and strategies for the future. Seven IOR committees met, including Membership, Education, Environment, Technical, Engineering Technician Group, Women in RACHP, and the Dinner Committee.
IOR President outlined progress on the IOR’s strategic priority that affects all committees – that of Education and Skills. A survey of members is currently ongoing and the IOR is close to appointing a new Education Outreach officer who will visit colleges, schools and employers to promote RACHP careers and feedback on future needs.
Pictured below are some of the Board Members and Committee Chairs, from left to right: Steve Gill FInstR, John Skelton FInstR (Education chair), Chris Griffiths MInstR (Environment Chair), Lisa Jayne Cook FInstR (Chair of the Board), Craig Girdlestone FInstR (Membership Chair), Julie Murray FInstR (Dinner chair), Steve Benton FInstR, Paul Singh FInstR and Miriam Rodway MInstR.

23 Apr 2026
The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here.
23 Apr 2026
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
23 Apr 2026
When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.
14 May 2026
The IOR attended the Engineering Council Summer Networking Meeting which focused on the work that the Engineering Council has done on reviewing professional standards, ethics and regulation of the engineering profession including international recognition agreements with countries such as USA and Australia.
14 May 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions has recently published technical guidance outlining how new apprenticeship units will be funded under the reformed Growth and Skills Levy.