Come and Join Us
~ Sharing Our Heritage with the World ~
Mission of Robert Burns World Federation to advance public knowledge and education, about the life, poetry and works of Robert Burns.
Membership Price List
| Individual Membership | £47 | |
| Family Membership | £55 | |
| Club Membership | £85 | |
| Associate Membership of the RBWF | £175 | |
| School/Junior Membership (no voting rights) | FREE |
Method of Payment ~
- BACS transfer (Bank transfer) to Sort Code: 80-08-53 Account No: 00856523: Use your name as reference
- Cheques should be made out to : ‘The Robert Burns World Federation Ltd’
- Credit Card / Debit Card - Please contact the office
- Invoice ~ Please contact the office to issue an invoice with payment details
- By Paypal online, use ref: admin@rbwf.org.uk
* Remember GIFT AID *
Gift Aid Declaration ~
You can make your RBWF fees and donations worth more to us. For every pound you give we get an extra 25 pence from HM Revenue and Customs, if you are a UK Tax Payer. Even better we can back date this 4 years on all your past fees and donations. To qualify for Gift Aid, what you pay in Income Tax must at least equal the amount we will claim in the tax year.
Please request a Gift Aid Declaration form from the office. (admin@rbwf.org.uk)
Please Note ~
If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.
What we hope to achieve ~
Throughout the world and without distinction of race, politics, religious opinion or sexual orientation, the Federation will :
- Encourage and arrange competitions among the public, students and school children
- Stimulate and develop the study and teaching of : Scottish literature, art, music and language
- Conserve buildings and places associated with Robert Burns and his contemporaries
- Strengthen the bond of fellowship among members of Burns Clubs and Kindred Societies, by encouraging them to honour the memory of Robert Burns and his works
Who can Join ~
Clubs, Societies, Individuals, Families and Corporate bodies who support the aims and objectives of the Robert Burns World Federation may be admitted as Federation Members.
Benefits of Membership ~
- FREE copy of the Burns Chronicle, which keeps members across the world updated with club activities, provides academic articles, adds to our knowledge, to include in talks.
- FREE bi-monthly Newsletter 'The Vision" with general information on Club and Burns related articles the world o’er.
- Contribute to the Newsletter, submit articles, and newsworthy items.
- Increased knowledge of the life and works of Robert Burns.
- Enjoy the company of fellow Federation members worldwide.
- Volunteering opportunity to work with our committees to promote works of Burns across the globe from the UK to USA, Canada, Europe and Pacific.
- Expectation that RBWF Headquarter staff will either answer, or field and disseminate, questions from Federation Members and the public.
- Opportunities to provide an input to the future direction of the RBWF.
- Access to the Annual Conference at special rates (where advertised).
- Special Offer - RBWF Members qualify for 30% discount on all Edinburgh University Press books and journals. Please visit https://www.euppublishing.com/ to browse available titles. If you would like to take advantage of your book or journal discount, email journalsmarketing@eup.ed.ac.uk. Proof of membership is required (membership number etc).
About your subscription ~
Your subscription to RBWF, kindles the knowledge of, and stimulates interest in, Robert Burns, his life and works.
Membership provides a driving force, to research, educate and promote Robert Burns across the world.
Please Note ~
If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.
Further Information ~
If you require any further information please contact us. (admin@rbwf.org.uk)
The Robert Burns World Federation Limited
3a John Dickie Street
Kilmarnock
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA1 1HW
Tel: 01563 572469
