Why join?
There is more to Charles Dodgson than his Lewis Carroll persona and authorship of Alice in Wonderland: he was a mathematician, a logician, a poet, a photographer and much more. Whatever your interest in Lewis Carroll, whether you’re a serious academic or an inquisitive amateur, you’ve come to the right place as we celebrate every aspect of his life and imagination, and everyone is welcome.
Access to Research Material and Information
The Society acts as a pool of knowledge and resources. Members gain access to a vast amount of information and expertise, which might be difficult to obtain otherwise.
The Society’s archive is held at the New Forest Heritage Centre in Lyndhurst and can be consulted by appointment.
What do you get?
Every quarter we publish our newsletter, Bandersnatch, with news and reviews. We also publish the Carrollian journal once or twice a year with longer articles and original research. You’ll receive copies of our publications from the time you join, and you can read earlier publications in our members-only digital library.
Our regular emails to members will let you know about upcoming events and exhibitions, including those not organised by the Society but with a Carrollian or Alice flavour.
We meet online and in person with knowledgeable and entertaining speakers. Previous events have included exclusive film screenings and behind the scenes visits to exhibitions. The Society also organises speakers to give free talks on Alice’s Day in Oxford which takes place on the first or second Saturday in July each year and is an opportunity for members to meet and socialise.
Members get discounts at some shops.
You don’t have to be a member to follow us on Facebook but that is a great way to learn about what’s going on and join a friendly and knowledgeable online community.
Membership period
Your subscription will run for 12 months from joining. So, if you join in January 2026, your subscription will run to the 31 January the following year, 31 January 2027.
You can choose to pay year by year or you can set up a recurring subscription by PayPal or a UK bank standing order that will continue until you unsubscribe.
HOW TO PAY
All members have the same voting and attendance rights; the only difference in levels of membership is that some members prefer to pay more to receive printed copies of Bandersnatch and The Carrollian.
Digital only
For £15 you will receive digital copies of Bandersnatch and The Carrollian.
Individual Members
You will receive printed copies of Bandersnatch and The Carrollian.
- UK – £25
- Rest of the World – £35
Institutions, Libraries, Companies and other organisations
- UK – £40
- Rest of the World – £50
Sponsoring Members
An optional rate for members who wish to show their support for the Society by paying an extra amount each year. You will receive printed copies of Bandersnatch and The Carrollian.
- UK – £50
- Worldwide – £60
HOW TO PAY
If you live in the UK or have a sterling bank account, please pay by bank transfer if possible. This is free so we don’t have to pay commission to PayPal.
The Lewis Carroll Society
Account: 77242300
Sort code: 60-23-13
You can pay by PayPal if you prefer or want to pay by debit, credit card or Apple Pay.
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You can send a cheque drawn on a sterling bank account for the correct amount, payable to The Lewis Carroll Society, to:
The Treasurer
Lewis Carroll Society
4 Forest Glade Close
BROCKENHURST
SO42 7QY
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, please consider making a Gift Aid declaration.
The Lewis Carroll Society is a registered UK charity so we can reclaim Gift Aid from the tax you pay. The declaration requires your name and address, including your postcode, so HMRC can confirm you pay UK tax. You don’t need to sign the declaration and a digital version is fine. The easiest way of returning it is to photograph or scan it and attach it to an email to membership@lewiscarrollsociety.org.uk
Please notify the Membership Secretary if you:
- Want to cancel your declaration
- Change your name or home address
- No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains.
Recurring Payments
Corporate – Rest of the World (recurring) £50 p.a.
Corporate – UK (recurring) £40 p.a.
Sponsor – UK (recurring) £50 p.a.
Sponsor – Rest of the World (recurring) £60 p.a.
Individual – Rest of the World (recurring) £35 p.a.
Individual – UK (recurring) £25 p.a.
Digital (recurring) £15 p.a.
One-off Payments
