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

About the SfEP: Important documents

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

• Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association (147 KB pdf)


• By-laws (197 KB pdf).

In addition, the Society has developed a number of other documents to further its aims:

• Strategy 2011–2013
A rolling two-year strategy, covering members and associates, communications, professional development, and operations.


• Ensuring editorial excellence: The SfEP code of practice
Establishes standards of best practice for SfEP members and associates and guidance on: the professional behaviour of both freelance/employee and client/employer; standards for proofreading, editing and project management; and information on web editing, electronic file handling, email etiquette, confidentiality and computer security.


• Contracts and terms & conditions between freelances and their clients
Will help the membership resolve any queries or problems regarding terms & conditions and contracts with clients in the UK.


• Contracts between freelances (limited companies) and their clients.
Help for members and associates who have formed themselves into limited companies.

SfEP annual reports and accounts

The SfEP council reports back to the membership every year via the annual report and accounts:

• 2011: Annual report (143 KB pdf), accounts (37 KB pdf)
• 2010: Annual report (78 KB pdf), accounts (123 KB pdf)
• 2009: Annual report (94 KB pdf), accounts (45 KB pdf)
• 2008: Annual report (94 KB pdf), accounts (45 KB pdf)
• 2007: Annual report (102 KB pdf), accounts (61 KB pdf).