WHO WE ARE
Membership
Become a member of the River Foss Society and help support our work to understand, protect and celebrate the river.
Become Part of the Society
Membership is a simple way to show your support for the River Foss and the work of the Society. Your membership helps us continue our activities and strengthens the collective voice of people who care about the river.
By joining, you become part of a welcoming community with a shared interest in the River Foss, its wildlife, history and future.
Why Become a Member
Members play an important part in the life of the River Foss Society. Your support helps us plan activities, share knowledge and encourage more people to understand and care for the river.
You can choose how involved you would like to be. Some members participate regularly in volunteering and events, while others support the Society simply through their annual membership.
Membership provides an opportunity to:
- Support the Society’s work for the River Foss
- Learn more about the river and its wildlife
- Hear about forthcoming activities and events
- Meet others who share an interest in the river
- Take part in the wider life of the Society
What does membership support?
Membership contributions help support the Society’s activities and its wider work to protect, monitor and celebrate the River Foss.
This may include:
- Environmental monitoring and citizen science
- Practical activities beside the river
- Community walks, talks and events
- Information and educational resources
- Communications with members and supporters
- Raising awareness of issues affecting the river
Membership subscriptions
Membership is available to individuals, households, councils and organisations. Annual subscription rates from 1 January 2026 are:
Adult
Senior
Household – two or more adults
Council
Non-commercial organisation
Commercial organisation
£12
£10
£21
£33
£33
£40
Ready to Join
Choose whether to join online or by post below. Once you've completed your membership form, simply follow the payment instructions provided.
At a Glance
- Support the work of the Society
- Connect with people who care about the river
- Hear about activities and events
- Choose how involved you would like to be
How Your Membership Helps
Every membership makes a contribution to the Society’s work and helps demonstrate the strength of local support for the River Foss.
Protect the river
Your support helps us raise awareness of the issues affecting the River Foss and encourage positive action for its future.
Understand its health
Membership helps sustain monitoring and activities that build a clearer picture of the river’s water quality, wildlife and habitats.
Involve the community
Your contribution helps us create opportunities for people to discover the river through events, volunteering and shared learning.
BECOME A MEMBER
Join the River Foss Society
Support our work to protect, understand and celebrate the River Foss. Choose the way you'd prefer to join below.
Join Online
Complete the online membership form below, then pay your membership fee by bank transfer.
Bank transfer
HSBC
Account number: 51349538
Sort code: 40-47-31
Please use MEMBERSHIP + your surname as the payment reference so we can match your payment to your application.
Prefer to Join by Post?
Download and print our membership form, then return it to the Membership Secretary with your payment.
Don't have access to a printer? Contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Paying by Cheque?
Cheques should be made payable to River Foss Society and sent with your membership form to:
Mrs Christine Gray, Membership Secretary
Woodlands
147 Huntington Road
York
YO31 9BP
Questions about Membership?
If you have any questions about joining the Society, please contact our Membership Secretary.
membership@riverfosssociety.co.uk
Your membership card will be sent to you and will also act as your receipt for payment.
Join the River Foss Society
Support the future of the River Foss
Join a community of people working together to understand, protect and celebrate the river.