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Honorary president: Judith Butcher Honorary vice-president: David Crystal OBE

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About the SfEP

The Society for Editors and Proofreaders has two main aims:

  • to encourage high standards of editing and proofreading
  • to uphold the professional status of editors and proofreaders.

Formed in November 1988, the SfEP now has about 1,400 members and associates (mostly in the UK) providing editorial services to publishers and a wide range of companies, government agencies and other bodies.

The Society provides training and professional Accreditation and Registration, and suggests minimum hourly rates. It also publishes the award-winning bi-monthly magazine Editing Matters and a Directory of members' services.

Council and executive secretary

The SfEP is managed by a council of 12 directors who hold their posts for up to two years. The SfEP's executive secretary Justina Utuka liaises with the council, handles all queries relating to PR, in-house training and membership benefits and acts as the Society's company secretary.

An analysis of all their tasks has been carried out.

In 2007/08, council meetings will be held on:

  • 3 December
  • 14 January
  • 10 March
  • 12 May
  • 14 July

Minutes of council meetings are available on request; such requests should be sent to the SfEP's company secretary. NB: Minutes are confidential and should be discussed only with SfEP directors.

The council has developed a five-year plan (100 KB pdf).

Important documents

The operation of the SfEP is governed by two important documents:

To further its twin aims, the SfEP has developed an extensive Code of Practice.

Public relations

Sara Hulse is the SfEP's public relations and marketing consultant. Journalists looking for informed comment on issues such as the use of language or on editing or proofreading should contact her via email or telephone: 01623 823 002.

Advertising

Job vacancies can be posted on the SfEPAnnounce email list, which reaches about 90% of our membership. It costs non-members £60 (+ VAT); payment in advance is required. SfEP corporate associates can advertise for freelances or in-house staff free of charge. Ordinary and advanced members can advertise free of charge for freelances only.

All free advertisements for SfEPAnnounce should be sent to the SfEP office manager who will forward them to the list. Advertisements from non-members should be posted, with a cheque made out to 'SfEP', to the SfEP Office.

Advertising is also available in our magazine Editing Matters.

Society for Editors and Proofreaders Limited. Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no: 4639150. VAT reg no: 666 6243 12

Registered office:
Harwood House
53 Harwood Road
London SW6 4QP

Administration office:
SfEP
Erico House
93-99 Upper Richmond Road
Putney
London SW15 2TG
Tel: 020 8785 5617
Fax: 020 8785 5618
Email: administration@sfep.org.uk

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