The Society organises an annual programme of scientific meetings, workshops and forays. It owns some of the major academic journals in the field. Non-members may attend all activities of the Society but there is a surcharge on registration fees for meetings.

The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter to keep members informed. It recognises the contributions made to mycology by young scientists and other members with the award of prizes and a medal. It is frequently called upon for opinions by Government, and by national bodies.

The Society has a Council, chaired by the President and made up of elected members and officers. This meets four times a year and all members are invited to the Annual General Meeting held in September. The President, who is an eminent mycologist, holds the Office for a maximum of three years. Two Vice-Presidents, also elected for three years, assist in promoting the Society and in the dissemination of the activities and opinions of the Society and its members.

The Society is a registered charity and is dependent on subscriptions, surplus from its journals, investments and limited advertising. Sponsorship may be obtained for selected meetings, as are grants from the Federation of European Microbiological Societies and other bodies.

Use the form you can download from this page or the application form and leaflet about membership services and privileges in the RESOURCES section of this website, or contact the Membership Secretary of the Society by e-mail to members@britmycolsoc.org.uk