How the Fellowship of the Motor Industry links the sector

The Fellowship of the Motor Industry has close ties with the IMI, going back many years. In more recent years the Fellowship has provided a £2000 bursary for young automotive students, the 2024 winner was Aaron Linsey (pictured receiving his award at the IMI Dinner), an exceptional student of the Colchester Institute. Aaron commented “The Fellowship’s bursary has allowed me to embark on more training so that I can stand out to potential employers and further my career in the automotive industry”.

The Fellowship is all about industry people keeping in touch with ex colleagues and making new friends, while enjoying a very diverse range of events. We have well over 600 members, with numbers growing every month. We have many members that are still very active in the industry, although the majority of membership are men and women who have either retired, coming up to retirement, or have chosen to go part time to provide a greater work life balance. I have been a member for over 12 years, and still work in a consultancy capacity, but always make time to enjoy the fun and fellowship among like-minded people. Our slogan is “Lifelong friendships forged in the greatest of industries” and I think that is a great way to sum up what we are all about.

We already have many members who are also members of the IMI (I have been a FIMI since 2002.) We would love to see more applications from IMI colleagues, membership is open to anyone who has worked, or is still working, in the automotive industry regardless of sector.  Here is a little more background and detail to help you see if the Fellowship is for you:

The FELLOWSHIP has been in existence for nearly 90 years and has a great heritage, with past members including industry icons such as Sir William Lyons the founder of Jaguar Cars.

The FELLOWSHIP has a varied programme of events across the UK; these include lunches with amusing and interesting speakers, visits to manufacturing plants, golf, horse racing, boat trips on the Thames, visits to motor museums, and the ability to visit certain places that are difficult to gain entry to on an individual basis.
We ensure that the cost of attending events is not prohibitive, and we often benefit from very attractive discounts. Many of our new members have been introduced to the FELLOWSHIP by current members, but if you do not know anyone do contact us, as below, and we will do the rest. 
We are a very open and friendly organisation, and we will make sure you are made very welcome. No “cliques” just a set of people with a love for the Motor Industry and who enjoy fun and FELLOWSHIP.  

Do visit our website, www.motorfellowship.com which provides a good insight as to what we are about.

Cost of membership is very reasonable – a one off joining fee of £25 followed by an annual  membership fee of £35, payable on January 1^st.  If you are wishing to join, go to our website and click on “become a member”. 

Any questions do contact me at peter.cottle@finativ.co.uk and I will be very pleased to hear from you.

Peter Cottle FIMI

Chair

The Fellowship of the Motor Industry