Become a Fellow
“I joined the RSA as I wanted more space to think, and to hear and share new ideas”
Andy Marks FRSA, social entrepreneur VivaCity and Sleeping Bags Social Enterprise Ltd
How can I apply to become a Fellow?
Please submit your name and email address, and we'll send you an application form.
Who is eligible to become a Fellow?
People who share or demonstrate a commitment to positive social change in their professional, civic or personal life.
What can I enjoy?
As a Fellow you can enjoy:
- A diverse and influential community
- New ideas, skills and contacts
- Opportunities to develop projects and support others
- Catalyst fund - seed funding and resources to support your projects and ideas
- A fortnightly e-newsletter
- An award winning quarterly RSA Journal
How are the fees used?
Your Fellowship fee is used as a donation to support the charitable work of the RSA.
Annual Fellowship:
£150
There is a one-off registration fee of £75 when you first join.
Life Fellowship:
£3,000 for applicants aged 64 and under
£1,500 for applicants aged 65 and over
Life Fellowship is offered with a 50% reduction once you have been a Fellow for ten years.
How can I get more information?
If you have any questions about becoming a Fellow, speak to Gurmeet Singh from the Fellowship team on +44 (0)20 7451 6904.
What is Gift Aid?
Under the Gift Aid scheme, charities like the RSA can reclaim an extra 20% in tax on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. As your donation is used to support our work, you can help us secure this extra income. A Gift Aid declaration does not affect your personal tax position.
Will being a Fellow of the RSA help me obtain a Visa?
The RSA does not provide any support in regards to Visa applications or immigration issues. We only encourage people to apply for Fellowship that subscribe to our aims as set out in the Fellowship Charter.
RSA Fellowship Charter
Signed off by the Fellowship Council, June 2010
The Fellowship Charter explains what being part of the RSA means in the contemporary world. It sets out how the RSA and the Fellowship aim to work together to achieve the principles in our founding Charter; and re-affirms the central importance of a Fellow's role in achieving them.
‘Undertakings for the Public Good’
We were founded in 1754 for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Today the RSA operates on a local, national, regional and international scale to turn optimistic thinking into positive action. We form a unique combination of committed people and diverse ways of working in our efforts to find innovative practical solutions to pressing social problems.
‘Members from all Ranks, Professions and Trades’
We are a global network of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Recognising that together we are greater than the sum of our parts, we have confidence in our collective ability to effect change. We share a commitment to working in a way that realises both our own untapped potential and that of others, encourages human empathy and a respect for difference, and has ethical consideration for the implications of our actions.
‘Discoveries, Inventions and Improvements’
We inspire innovative thinking by promoting new ideas, and being open-minded and creative in our approach. We enable positive change by leading, contributing or encouraging pioneering initiatives and being generous in sharing resources and skills. We support each other by working collaboratively and creating an enlightened space in which to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.
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