Membership

Membership of the Society opens the door to all who wish to further their interests in family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Suffolk.

Membership entitles you to

access members only area (See here for facilities available)
receive our quarterly journal, Suffolk Roots
support the work of the society's projects
vote at the society's AGM
participate in group activities
ask for help from other members
get 20% discount on publications (exc postage)

Members can opt to receive their journals in either paper form or download from the website. New members will be sent a welcome pack and any already issued journals from the start of the membership year.

How new members can join
Existing members renew here
Types of memberships and subscriptions
Members Interests
Members change of address and Email

How New Members Can Join

How to apply for membership if you are a new member

Complete a membership form with member's Interests .
It can be completed by downloading the Word form or online via the Google Form
Alternatively, go to Parish Chest
Pay by either
1. Credit/Debit card.
2. By cheque made payable to "Suffolk Family History Society" in full no acronyms please.
Send completed membership form (if completing the Word form), and cheque as applicable to Membership Secretary.
1. By email to membership@suffolkfhs.org.uk
2. By Post to the Membership Secretary, David Horton, 26 The Crescent, Slough, SL1 2LQ

Please note that membership discounts for purchases via the shop will not apply until your membership has been acknowledged and made “live”. Please wait for confirmation from the membership secretary.

Membership Types and Subscriptions

The membership year goes from 1st April to 31 March.

Ordinary, Senior and Overseas Memberships can be held in joint names. * see below.

Electronic Membership for those wanting their Suffolk Roots Journal delivered electronically.	£10	Buy Now
Life Membership for those living both in the UK and overseas (not overseas postal) for life.	£120	Buy Now
Overseas Membership for those living outside the UK and wanting their Suffolk Roots Journal delivered by ordinary mail.	£25	Buy Now
UK Concession Membership (Postal) for those aged 60 or over, or under 16 on 1st April of the membership year of joining, living in the UK and wanting to receive Suffolk Roots by post.	£10	Buy Now
UK Full Membership (Postal) for those living in the UK wanting to receive Suffolk Roots by post.	£12	Buy Now
* Joint Membership: There is no extra cost for joint membership in any category. If applied for, all members must reside at the same address & all names listed on the form. All will have the same membership number, & the household will receive 1 copy of Suffolk Roots. Each of the joint members will have a vote at the AGM. We need one email address, and this will be used for communication and give you access to the member's website pages.

Members Interests

On joining the Society you are invited to submit, on the form provided, a list of your family interests:

Surname(s) being researched
County and town or village
Time period.

This information will then be displayed on the Society's website allowing people to contact you via an e-mail or by post, (e-mail & postal addresses are not shown) the latter will be forwarded by the Membership Secretary.

Only members can enter their interests, but anyone can search the database, giving members wider coverage and a more likely response. If you have not provided your interests or want to change them please download and complete an Interest form which can be downloaded in PDF format. Please send it to the Membership Secretary via mail or email at the address given above.