Why should you join The Vegetarian Society?

"With your organization, immediately I had the feeling you knew what it means being a member, you are well tuned into your members' needs, questions and you do this with a gentle touch. As a new vegetarian I feel I have all of the support I need and this is great." Corina, from Eastbourne

As a registered charity we get no government funding and as such we are completely dependent on public generosity. By becoming a member, you will help The Vegetarian Society in its aim to promote understanding and respect for vegetarian lifestyles.

How much does it cost?

Student/unwaged/senior citizen - £16 per year

Adult - £21 per year

Family - £26 per year (up to 4 family members: £6.50 for each additional members)

Junior (17 years old and under) - £10 per year

Reduced Junior (17 years and under) - £7.50 per year

The reduced child rate is avilable to all adult, family and life members who wish to buy their child(ren) junior membership. This offer is currently not available online so please call us on 0161 925 2000 to buy membership over the phone, or email/write to us at the usual address and we will send you a form.

Life member (single payment) - £300/£180 senior citizen

What will I get if I join?

As a valued member of The Vegetarian Society, you will receive a glossy quarterly magazine packed with news, features, recipes and other useful information. You will enjoy membership discounts in hundreds of shops, cafes and other veggie-friendly places. You will also have access to a special telephone information service from our headquarters, plus an opportunity to get in touch with local contacts for on the ground knowledge about what’s available for vegetarians in different parts of the country.

What else can I do?

There are lots of different ways to help the Society:

• Give a donation (don't forget to tick the box)

• Go shopping and raise money for The Vegetarian Society at the same time!

• Apply for a Vegetarian Society credit card

• Leave a legacy to The Vegetarian Society

• Join one of our local groups, many of whom hold regular meetings and social events

• Visit our community page to find out about volunteering, speaking etc and our projects page to find out how you can get more involved

Where will my money go?

Your kind donation will be spent on our charitable work. This means that it could pay for:

• Production and postage of free leaflets, guides and recipe booklets.

• The cost of National Vegetarian Week.

• A member of staff to attend conferences and meetings about the latest developments in nutritional research.

• The Vegetarian Society website, which provides information for vegetarians all over the world (including countries where it is still difficult to find sound advice on vegetarian issues).

• Talks in schools and information packs for teachers.

• Resources to be made available for pregnant vegetarians and parents, offering advice and information.

With your help, we can change the misconceptions people have about vegetarianism. With your help, we can make a real difference.

The Vegetarian Society contacts page

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