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For over a century, our charity has been on a mission to help protect and promote family history research. From advocating for the integrity and preservation of records to helping you access the expertise and genealogy research advice that you need.

There are several ways to join our community. Find out more about membership, volunteering, and donations.

How you can get involved

Become a member
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Our membership is for family historians with a lifetime’s experience or none at all. You’ll have access to rich materials and data that are available nowhere else, expert full-time genealogists, an ever-growing library of talks, and a member community of great people who can advise and guide you when you get stuck (we all get stuck.)

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Our generous and talented volunteers keep the Society going. They come from all walks of life and are vital to all areas of our operations. They also work on a range of special projects to help preserve our collections for future generations.

Could you give some of your time to help continue our work?

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We are a registered charity with no government funding. We rely on memberships, donations, legacies and grants to survive as an organisation and to ensure that our collections survive for future generations.

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As a member, you can make the most of our resources, access our experts, and find a welcoming community of people interested in family history and genealogy.

We all have roots. Let’s find them together.

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Sign up today to receive regular updates including The Genealogy Gazette, a monthly newsletter packed with family history news from around the community, hints, tips, and more. Receive information on upcoming events, talks and lectures, and special offers!

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