Society of Genealogists - Donations to the Society

Donate to the Society of Genealogists

The Society of Genealogists has successfully promoted and assisted people with the study of genealogy for nearly 100 years.

In fact it is our centenary anniversary in 2011 which has also been set as a bench mark for us to modernise and improve our services. This will ensure that we continue to attract and retain members which will enable us to flourish throughout the following century.

Modernisation is vital for the future of the Society and by modernisation we mean digitisation. Digitised documents and records are the future and as you might imagine by the size of our archives, implementing this will be a mammoth and costly task. New collections, conservation, binding, transcribing and indexing are also high on the Society’s agenda.

Therefore, we are looking to the future and doing all we can to ensure our success by appealing to both trusts and our loyal members.

Please show your support to the Society by donating via the options below or on the left of this page. Alternatively become a Friend of the Society and enjoy added benefits of donating.

The Society of Genealogists is supported by American Fund for Charities, a US 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation EIN 52-2109597. Donations to the American Fund for Charities from US taxpayers are tax deductable to the extent allowed by US law. The Society of Genealogists has been reviewed by the American Fund for Charities and the board of the American Fund has determined that the Society of Genealogists is a suitable organisation to receive grants from US public charity.

So if you are a US taxpayer and would like to support the Society of Genealogists, please print the Donation form and send it with your check or credit card details to American Fund for Charities, 1000 N. West St. Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE 19801. USA. You will be issued with the receipt you require for income tax purposes. www.americanfund.info

Centenary Appeal

To mark our 100th anniversary the Society of Genealogists has launched a Centenary Appeal. All funds raised will go towards improving the Society’s facilities.

Can you help?

So far we have raised £20,609, thanks to the generosity of our members.

Donate online , email or call 020 7702 5489

Leave a legacy to the Society

The Society has produced a leaflet which provides details of how to leave a legacy to the Society. download download our Legacy leaflet to find out more, email or call 020 7702 5489 to request a copy by post.

Become a Friend of the Society

The Society has recently launched a Friend’s initiative in order to raise much needed funds for the day to day running of the Society.

By becoming a Friend of the Society of Genealogists your donation will enable you to benefit from a host of extra privileges. Please download our Friends leaflet or email or call 020 7702 5489 to request a copy by post.

Find a member campaign

Do you know of someone who is interested in Family History that is not yet a member of the Society?

If so, refer them to us and as a token of our appreciation you will both benefit from a money saving discount. As a loyal member helping us to attract new members you will receive £10 off your next membership renewal*and for the friend(s) you have introduced we will waive the usual £10 joining fee**. As you are already aware, becoming a member of the Society of Genealogists has many benefits which you and your friend can see on the Member's Benefits page.

Each year there is a small percentage of memberships that are not renewed and in the current financial climate we have seen an increase in this shortfall. With your help we can not only attract enough new members to fill this void, but also defy the credit crunch and improve our membership figures.

The more members we have the more money there will be to fund the general running of the Society and many crucial activities like binding, conservation, transcribing, indexing and digitisation.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to welcoming our new members.

*Renewals from 01 July 2009 and only £10 off per person.
**New members - please state the name and membership number of the person who introduced you on your application form.