The Friends of Charles Darwin

Joining FAQ

How much does it cost to join?

Not a sausage: membership of the Friends of Charles Darwin is free, gratis, and for nothing.

Who is entitled to join?

Absolutely anyone can join. The only requirements are that you must have fully opposable thumbs, declare Charlie is my Darwin, and allow your details (excluding your email address) to be published on the membership list. You may, of course, withdraw your membership at any time.

What's in it for me?

Membership of the Friends of Charles Darwin entitles you to append the letters FCD (Friend of Charles Darwin) to your name. Why waste three or four years of your life drinking beer at university, when you can have a valuable three-letter qualification right now?

Why do you ask for my email address?

I will not publish your email address, nor divulge it to anyone else. I ask you to provide it in case I need to confirm your identity, or reply to any message you leave when you join. I might also (on rare occasions) email you to notify you of any major developments I think might be of interest—but you can opt out of receiving such notifications when you join, or you can email me after the event to ask to be removed from the notification list.

So how do I join?

Easy-peasy! Just fill in the form on the left.

Why isn't my name on the list?

The membership list is maintained by hand to prevent spamming (bizarre, I know, but it really happens). Please accept my apologies for any delay. If you think your application might have been overlooked, please feel free to email me to check.