Membership Benefits & Use of Fees

Membership of the Anglo-Portuguese Society is both a way to participate in our cultural life and a direct contribution to the charitable work of the Society.

What Your Membership Fee Supports

As a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity No. 313589), membership subscriptions are essential to the sustainability of the Society and are used to support:

• The organisation and delivery of cultural, academic, and educational events

• Lectures, concerts, exhibitions, and talks promoting Portuguese history, culture, and contemporary life in the UK

• Educational initiatives and awards, including student and research-focused programmes

• Operational and administrative costs necessary to run the Society responsibly and in compliance with charity governance requirements

• The development of new partnerships and initiatives that strengthen Anglo-Portuguese relations

All membership income is reinvested in furthering the Society’s charitable objectives.

Membership Benefits

In return for their support, members enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Discounted entry to Society events, lectures, concerts, and talks

• Priority booking for events with limited capacity

• Invitations to members-only events, receptions, and special previews

• Advance notice of forthcoming activities and programmes

• Opportunities to engage with academics, artists, professionals, students, and institutions connected to Portugal and the UK

Membership offers both cultural enrichment and the chance to be part of a long-standing community committed to promoting Anglo-Portuguese friendship and exchange.

A Shared Commitment

By becoming a member, you are supporting not only a programme of events, but a charitable mission that has endured since 1938. We value the continued involvement of our members and encourage active participation in the life of the Society.

Membership Terms & Conditions

Anglo-Portuguese Society (Charity No. 313589)

1. Membership Applications

All membership applications are subject to review by the Anglo-Portuguese Society. Submission of an application form and payment does not automatically guarantee acceptance of membership.

The Society reserves the right to:

• request further information or clarification where necessary, and

• refuse or decline an application at its discretion, in line with its charitable objectives and governance responsibilities.

Where any questions arise in relation to an application, we will contact the applicant directly.

2. Membership Duration

Membership runs for a period of one (1) year.

• For members joining from 1 January 2025 onwards, the membership year runs from the date of joining.

• For members who joined prior to 1 January 2025, the membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

3. Renewals and Cancellation

Memberships renew annually.

Members who wish to cancel their membership must notify the Society at least one week (7 days) prior to the renewal date.

Cancellation requests:

• must be made by the member themselves (not by a third party), and

• must be received in writing (by email or via the Society’s official contact channels).

If notice is not received within the required timeframe, the membership will be deemed renewed for the following year.

4. Refunds

Membership subscriptions are used to support the Society’s charitable activities. As such:

• membership fees are non-refundable once the renewal date has passed, and

• no refunds will be issued for partial membership periods or late cancellation requests.

5. Communications and Language

As a registered charity in England and Wales, the official language of the Anglo-Portuguese Society is English. All formal communications, documentation, and membership correspondence will be conducted in English.

6. General

By applying for membership, applicants confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.