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The Friends of The National Archives is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), whose members have various powers under its constitution. These powers include voting on amendments to the constitution; to elect trustees; to put resolutions to General Meetings of the members; to vote on amalgamation or transfer of assets to another CIO and dissolution of the CIO.

Under charity law all CIO members have a duty to exercise these members’ powers in the way they consider in good faith is most likely to further the CIO’s charitable purposes. The constitution requires that you confirm your acceptance of this duty to become a full voting member of the CIO. If you do not agree to exercise the powers vested in members then your application cannot be accepted.

By applying for membership you acknowledge and agree to exercise these powers, and your name will be then be entered into the Register of Members.

From 1 January 2022, a new membership management system (VeryConnect) will be in place. The new structure and rates are being introduced on a rolling programme of implementation as membership becomes due for renewal. The current rather complex structure is being replaced by something much more straightforward with only five categories.

We have chosen VeryConnect to provide us with a comprehensive membership management software package. The trustees are satisfied that we have chosen a reliable partner who will deliver a secure and professional service that meets our current needs with scope to develop in the future. The company provides software and support to a number of public, private and charity organisations across 16 countries including the UK Department for Education Office for Students, Fiji National University, University of Strathclyde, Society of Antiquaries of London and the Society of Genealogists.

From January 2022, you will receive an email from VeryConnect inviting you to sign up and create an account on our new single sign on platform for membership services and the members’ area of our website. The one-stop access will enable you to set your preferences and make amendments to your membership details as well as accessing the magazine, articles, podcasts and blog in our members’ area.

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