There are two classes of membership:

  • Annual Membership at £150 a year or
  • Life Membership at £4,000 for applicants under the age of 40, reducing by increments each year to age 75. All aged 75 and over at £1,600.

The subscription covers our administration, the publication and distribution of our annual journal and the costs of the administration of the Guild's Charity.

The first Annual Subscription covers the calendar year in which the application is submitted. Thereafter, Annual Subscriptions should be paid in advance by 1st January.

Applications submitted after 30th June will qualify for a 50% rebate to the Annual Subscription. This can be deducted from the total payable, or it will be refunded as soon as the application has been approved.

All new applicants are asked to pay a Joining Fee of £200 (Long Standing Members of the Guild of Young Freemen are exempt). We waive the joining fee for the spouse/partner of existing members so please let us know if you qualify

The two volumes of the History of the Guild are normally priced at £39.95, but they are being offered at the special discounted price of £30.00 to members on joining.

Completed Membership Application Forms should be sent with a direct debit form (for annual membership) or cheque to cover all fees, as well as the History of the Guild, if required.

In summary, please submit your fee as follows:

Annual Membership   Life Membership
Joining Fee £200.00   Joining Fee £200.00 
Annual Subscription £150.00   Life Subscription £4,000.00*
History of the Guild Vols I and II £30.00   History of the Guild Vols I and II £30.00 
Total Remittance £384.00   Total Remittance £4,235.00*
*This fee is for applicants under the age of 40, reducing by increments each year to age 75, when the subscription is £1,600.
 

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