Join Us at MKAS

Become a member of the Milton Keynes Astronomical Society and join our community of observers and enthusiasts.

MKAS Subscription Charges (Nov 2025 to Oct 2026)

Visitors are welcome to attend two meetings free of cost before considering membership.

Note: New members may receive an extra discount depending on the month they join.
Membership Type Annual Fee (Discounted) New Member Discount Period
Full Membership £20 per annum
  • Feb - Apr: 25% off
  • May - Jul: 50% off
  • Aug - Oct: 75% off
Concessions (Retired, Student, Unwaged) £12 per annum
Family Membership (Parent/Guardian with child under 16) £24 per annum

Gift Aid: Supporting MKAS

When you submit your membership form, please let us know if MKAS can claim Gift Aid on your subscription or any donations, as we are a registered charity. This is a vital source of funding for the society.

What is Gift Aid?

Donating through Gift Aid means MKAS can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra.

Paying Enough Tax to Qualify

Your donations qualify as long as they are not more than 4 times what you have paid in tax in that tax year (6 April to 5 April). The tax could have been paid on income or capital gains. You can even include all qualifying donations from the last 4 years. You must notify us if you stop paying enough tax.

Higher Rate Taxpayers (40% or above)

If you pay tax above the basic rate, you can claim the difference between the rate you pay and the basic rate on your donation. This means you can save money while helping the society!

Example:

You donate £100 to MKAS. They claim Gift Aid to make your donation £125.

If you pay 40% tax, you can personally claim back £25.00 (£125 x 20%) from HMRC.

Please feel free to contact MKAS treasurer, Omer Hanif (a Qualified Accountant in Durham), for any further details regarding Gift Aid or subscriptions.

What MKAS Offers for Your Subscription

Membership Form & Payment

Once MKAS receives your membership form, it will be subject to approval by the committee.

Payment of Subscription

Once approved, you will be sent an Invoice to the email address provided in the form. The Invoice will contain MKAS bank details for online bank transfer.

**Important:** Kindly utilize the Invoice number provided in the invoice sent to you as the reference for online payment; failure to do so will result in your membership being invalid.

MKAS Membership Form (Nov 2025 to Oct 2026)

Kindly utilize the link provided below to complete and submit the form for your New or Renewing membership.

Go to MKAS Membership Form (Opens in New Tab)

The details requested on the form are for contact purposes only. They will be kept confidential and will not be passed outside the society.