Membership
Becoming a member of the DSWA is one of the best ways to support our work, even if you do not wish to be actively involved in building walls.
Available to everyone, membership provides a range of benefits.
The knowledge that you’re contributing to the preservation and restoration of our rural heritage through supporting our work can be incredibly fulfilling in itself.
Others join to gain new skills and engage in a healthy outdoor activity, greatly enhancing both their mental and physical wellbeing.
By becoming a member, you will join a growing community of professional Wallers, providing a forum for peer support and skill development.
Subscriptions are the mainstay of our organisation, so join us and get involved with protecting, restoring and rebuilding part of our country’s rural heritage.
Benefits of membership
As well as supporting the work of the Association, benefits of membership include:
- Receiving the exclusive Waller & Dyker members’ magazine three time a year
- Participation in Branch events and activities including training days, courses, demonstrations and social events
- Enjoy Members’ Weekends & Social Events
- Website links for professional and corporate members listed on our Professional Register
- Can become a Branch Officer, Branch Committee Member or DSWA Trustee
Membership runs January to December and there are no part payments. However, if you are joining for the very first time after the financial year end (September onwards) your membership will cover the remainder of the current year and the whole of the following year.
Subscriptions are available for the following categories:
| Membership Type | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open | £45 | |
| Overseas Open | £50 | |
| Joint Open | £65 | Two open members living at the same address - one set of mailing information |
| Professional | £115 | Must be DSWA Qualified |
| Corporate | £175 | |
| Full-time student/unemployed | £25 | Proof of status required |
| Junior (under 18) | £5 |
MAKING YOUR MONEY GO FURTHER
As a registered charity, the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain is able to reclaim tax paid on the subscription fees and donations under the Gift Aid Scheme. All you have to do is to complete the relevant section on the application form and return it to us. There is no extra cost to you and the Association will gain additional income from HM Revenue and Customs (currently 25p for every pound). The Gift Aid declaration will remain in force until cancelled in writing by you. Find out more about Gift Aid.
How to join us
If you would like to join the Association, or renew your existing membership, membership can be purchased;
- Online: fill in the form below and complete the payment via the secure links
- Post/Email: complete the APPLICATION FORM, which can be completed and returned to our Head Office, along with the appropriate membership fee.
Payment by Direct Debit is preferred – payments are taken yearly automatically from your bank account in January. Paying by Direct Debit gives you peace of mind and security, as you are protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.
Paying by Direct Debit also helps us by reducing our administration costs and gives us the confidence to commit to vital projects.
It is simple to set up – simply fill in the DIRECT DEBIT FORM and return it to our Head Office, either with your membership form or at any point during the year.