Become a Member of SCAS

Becoming a member of the Society for Companion Animal Studies connects you to a community of researchers, practitioners, and professionals advancing understanding of human–animal relationships.

Membership Benefits

SCAS members receive:

  • Reduced rates at the SCAS annual conference

  • Free monthly webinars (up to 10 per year)

  • A quarterly newsletter

  • Opportunities to contribute to and engage with SCAS activities

  • Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting*

*Voting rights are available to Individual Members only.

Already familiar with SCAS membership?

If you already know which membership type applies to you, you can proceed directly to the registration section.

Please ensure you read the registration steps carefully before making payment.

Individual Membership (Online Registration)

Individual membership can be completed online.

Annual rates:

  • Individuals – £25

  • Students – £15

Individual Members receive all benefits listed above, including voting rights at the AGM.

Organisational Membership (By Enquiry)

Organisational membership is available to organisations wishing to support SCAS and engage their staff or volunteers in our work.

Annual rates:

  • Registered charities – £50

  • Colleges and universities – £50

  • Commercial companies – £100

Organisational Members are eligible for:

  • SCAS member rates at the annual conference for employees or volunteers

  • Five complimentary places at each monthly webinar for employees or volunteers

Organisational memberships are managed manually and are not processed via the online payment links.

To apply for organisational membership

Please contact:

Victoria Turner
SCAS Administrator
Email: info@scas.org.uk

Victoria will provide further information, including payment details, and confirm the registration process.

Proceed to Membership Registration

How to Join

Individual membership registration involves two steps.
Both steps must be completed for membership to be recorded.

Please read the steps below carefully before making payment.

Step 1 – Make Payment

Select the appropriate membership type below and complete payment via PayPal.

After payment, please retain:

  • A screenshot or copy of your PayPal receipt, or

  • Your PayPal transaction ID or the email address used for payment

You will need this information for the registration form.

[Pay £15 – Student Membership]
[Pay £25 – Individual Membership]

Step 2 – Complete the Registration Form

After making payment, complete the membership registration form and upload your proof of payment or provide your transaction details.

Membership cannot be recorded unless both payment and form submission are completed.

Once the form is submitted, you will receive an automatic welcome email. At this stage, your membership is considered active, subject to routine verification.

👉 Complete the Membership Registration Form

Membership Administration

All memberships are subject to standard payment verification by the SCAS Administrator.

If any clarification is required, SCAS will contact you directly.

For membership enquiries, please contact:
info@scas.org.uk

SCAS operates with limited administrative capacity. While responses are handled as promptly as possible, processing times may vary.

Postal Correspondence

Registered address:

Headland House
Chord Business Park
London Road
Godmanchester
Cambridgeshire
PE29 2BQ

Please mark all postal correspondence for the attention of:
Victoria Turner, SCAS Administrator