Membership of the Shire Horse Society
Find out how to join the Shire Horse Society, and benefits of membership
Without the support of our Members, the Shire Horse Society would be unable to carry on and expand its work in the promotion and well being of the Shire Horse.
Named members are entitled to:
- FREE ENTRY to the National Shire Horse Society Spring Show including one forward area car park label, the use of the Members Facilities.
- FREE ENTRY to the East of England Show organised by the East of England Agricultural Society
- FREE ENTRY to other nominated Society Events, Shows and Open Days
- FREE ENTRY to Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre
- Receive the Shire Horse Society's Newsletters detailing the latest news and projects underway in the Shire Horse World
- Register approved Shires in the Society's Stud Book and Grading Register
- Compete for the Society's special awards at Affiliated Shows
- Voting rights at General Meetings
- Qualification for election to the Council and for appointment to its Committees
HOW TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
By Post - Download the Membership Application Form and the Direct Debit Form (you will need Adobe Acrobat to do this) and return to the Shire Horse Society (Membership Department), East of England Showground, Peterborough PE2 6XE
By Phone / Email - If you are unable to download the form or have any queries concerning your membership application, contact us by telephone on 01733 234 451 or via email: hmartin@eastofengland.org.uk
VAT:
Members registered for VAT are able to reclaim the VAT element of their subscription. VAT is included at the standard rate. The Shire Horse Society's VAT registration number is 120 9218 03.
Income Tax:
The approval of the commissioners of the Inland Revenue has been received by the society whereby the whole of the subscription paid by members (who qualify for relief under section 201 of the Income and Corporation Tax Act, 1988) will be allowed as a deduction from their emoluments assessable to income tax under Schedule E. P358 forms can be obtained from tax offices for purposes of claim.
