Membership of 'CIOFF UK' is open to: festivals, organisations, groups and individuals who are based in the UK, who are engaged in the field of folklore, and who support the aims of CIOFF UK.

There are two categories of membership: 'full members' and 'associate members'. Membership subscriptions are listed on the application form and are collected annually.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

CIOFF Annual calendar
All members shall receive copies of the annual CIOFF Calendar containing a detailed list of CIOFF International festivals around the World and National CIOFF Contacts. Details of the International Festivals - Members of CIOFF UK will be listed in the International CIOFF Calendar.

International Folklore Directory
All the Members shall receive a free detailed entry in the International Folklore Directory on the Internet (www.folkloredirectory.com)

CIOFF UK Web-site
All the members will be listed on the CIOFF UK Web-site with a direct connection to their entry in the International Folklore Directory (www.folkloredirectory.com/cioff-uk)

Invitations from CIOFF World Festivals
All the members shall receive details of invitations to UK dance and music groups from International CIOFF festivals in other countries both directly and using members password on CIOFF UK Web-site.

Application from the International Groups
All the members shall receive details of overseas dance groups willing to take part in UK Festivals.

Support and advice
Where possible the members can receive initial contact support and advice from CIOFF UK on their trips abroad or visits of the international groups. At present CIOFF UK is not in a position to give financial support to individual organisations and groups.

CIOFF UK AGM
All the members have a right to attend the CIOFF UK Annual General Meetings, but only full members of CIOFF UK are entitled to vote at the AGM.