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Founded in 1862 the Club & Institute Union (CIU) is the oldest Club Union in the world.
The CIU is a non-political federation of Clubs, registered as an Industrial and Provident Society.

It is an advisory and defensive organisation, not a Club, but a Union of Clubs.

It is neutral in matters of politics and religion whilst open for membership to any bona-fide club It is supported and governed by such Clubs as are members.