Membership

Join the movement

By making a regular donation today, you will become part of and support an organisation that works to ensure that the Welsh language not only survives, but thrives.
 

Membership fees

These fees are a minimum - all contributions are appreciated!

Full membership fee, £2 per month

Reduced membership fee, £1 per month (e.g. for pupils, students, the unemployed, pensioners)

 

How to join

Set up a standing order

Set up a standing order - at your local branch or online.

Email post@cymdeithas.cymru first so that we can give you a membership number to use as a reference and for you to get the bank account details.

 

Join online

You can arrange to pay monthly with your bank card here - Monthly Membership Form

Regular contributions are important for the financial security of the Association. Remember: you will need to re-join when the card expires or if you lose it.

You can pay for just one year here - Yearly Membership Form

If you want to make a financial contribution, without becoming a member, you can do so here - Donation Form

 

Join by post

You can print a membership form (pdf document) and then return the completed form with a check (payable to 'Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg) for one year only to: Cymdeithas yr Iaith, Canolfan Merched y Wawr, Stryd yr Efail, Aberystwyth SY23 1JH.

We will use any details you provide in accordance with the Society's privacy notice (link coming soon).

 

Who can join Cymdeithas yr Iaith?

Anyone who supports the objectives of the Cymdeithas can join!

 

✅ Welsh Speakers and Learners

Fluent speakers and individuals who are learning the language are equally welcome.

✅ Non-Welsh speaking people

It is not necessary that you speak Welsh to support us.

✅ People Outside Wales

Fans who live in other areas of the UK or around the world can join.

✅ Community Activists, Allies and Supporters

Whether you are passionate about education, housing, the media, climate justice, or community development, there is a place for you.

If you want to be part of securing the future of the Welsh language and our communities and want to be part of an organization that fights for social and linguistic justice, you can - and you should - join Cymdeithas yr Iaith!

 

Where does your money go?

Our members are an essential part of maintaining our mission to promote and ensure the future of the Welsh language as a community language in all parts of Wales. Unlike many organisations, we operate without government grants or external financial support, relying entirely on the generosity of our members and supporters.

 

Community Engagement: Membership fees support grassroots activities, including local meetings, workshops and events.

Operational Costs: Contributions help cover essential operational costs, such as employing full-time staff, maintaining communication channels, running campaigns and supporting members who are an integral part of our activities.

Independence and Integrity: By relying entirely on members' contributions, we maintain our independence, allowing us to campaign for the Welsh language and our communities and hold organizations accountable without external influence as part of that.

 

Member benefits:

• Be part of an active community

• Get access to our magazine 'Y Tafod'

• You can vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on proposed decisions and voice your opinion on decisions that will influence the direction of our work for years to come

 

What can you do as a member?

Members guide the work of the Cymdeithas. So in order to ensure that Cymdeithas yr Iaith's campaigns are successful and effective, we need the help of our members.

 

Every contribution is important and helps the organisation to reach its goal! Help can be given in various ways:

• Being part of the work of the campaign groups: Right to the Welsh Language, Sustainable Communities, Digital Futures, Education, Health - from organising events to drawing up policy documents

• Being part of the work of regions or local groups

• Entertainment – e.g. organise gigs

• Fundraising

• Design, create videos and images

• Assist with administrative tasks such as translation and proofreading

• Action

• And more

We always appreciate help from experts (e.g. lawyers, designers).

If you think you can help in any way, please indicate so on the membership form.