MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOCIETY

The Grantown Society is a SCIO: that is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation ie a charity.  Our number is SC050104. 
Membership of The Society is open to anyone over 16 who supports the aims and activities of the organisation.  The Standard Membership fee is currently £10 and does not need to be renewed annually.  It provides ready access to information about events and meetings. It gives opportunities to help shape and direct the Society’s influence and activities.  It provides the Society with strength, support and stability. The larger the membership the more influence the Society has in helping to shape the future of our town based on its unique and very special Heritage.
 The Society depends on a modest annual voluntary subscription from members, and ‘open’ collections taken at meetings, for its working funds. Although meetings are open to members and non-members alike being a ‘member’ ensures that you receive advance notice of the Society’s activities and notifications of any unforeseen alterations to the published programme.  Members are identified as "local" (or ordinary) and "strathspey" or "national" (or associate) according to postcode/community council area. 

 

Standard Membership

The Society is run by its members for the benefit of the community. Standard Membership is open to all who support the Society’s aims and is available for a nominal one-off fee.   Every member adds another voice  making it easier to reflect and promote community ideas and values.  
To provide further opportunities, there is now an annual  “Club” Membership.
 The Standard Membership fee is currently £10 and does not need to be renewed annually.  It provides ready access to information about events and meetings. It gives opportunities to help shape and direct the Society’s influence and activities.  It provides the Society with strength, support and stability. The larger the membership the more influence the Society has in helping to shape the future of our town based on its unique and very special Heritage.
**** Please click to find details of our standard lifetime Membership and an application form ****

Club Membership

The Grantown Society now offers various levels of Club Membership to provide further support for individuals, businesses and the  Society.  All club memberships  include the Standard  Society life-time membership.  Club membership gives the member  preferential access to promotions, digital resources and events.  It provides essential funds to help the Society run its community information and promotion roles.
 Annual Individual and Business Club Membership £25.
 Premium Club Membership:  Silver   £250   Gold    £500   Platinum £1,000
 Premium Members are also recognised in Society and Hub publicity.
 **** Please click to access the Club Membership offer and application form ****

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Please complete your chosen membership form and drop it in to the Grantown Hub, 2 High Street, or send your application to:

Bill Steele 15a Strathspey Drive Grantown on Spey PH26 3EY or info@thegrantownsociety.org

Please fill in the data protection form so that we have your permission to hold your contact details and can contact you.

Payment can be made in cash, cheque or bank transfer.  

Royal Bank of Scotland   Sort Code 8322-19       Account Number 00139104

 You may also wish to complete the Gift Aid form.

Inland Revenue has confirmed that our annual subscription will qualify for a Gift Aid Claim; this will boost our funds by 25% of the subscription if everyone is a tax-payer and completes the Declaration

  • You must pay Income Tax on wages, pensions or on Bank Interest etc.
  • The amount of your Income Tax must be at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities which you support will reclaim on your gifts.
  • You only need to complete the form once (not Annually)
  • You must inform us if you stop paying Income Tax

Donations

Apart from any project grants we may receive, the Society's only income for running and development costs comes from donations.  If you would like to support our work donations can be paid in the same way as subscription.  Donations can be mde in cash, by cheque or bank transfer.  Please send a cheque for your subscription, and/or donation and hand in to the Hub,any Trustee or send to

Bill Steele, 15a Strathspey Drive, Grantown-on Spey PH26 3EY   Or arrange a bank transfer to the Society’s account with your name as reference

Royal Bank of Scotland   Sort Code 8322-19       Account Number 00139104

Cancellations

Membership can be cancelled at any time by contacting the membership secretary or by email info@thegrantownsociety.org

Thank you!