Join or renew

Join or renew – it’s easy, great value and very rewarding.

Everyone is welcome. Expert or novice, vexillologist or vexillographer, flag geek or flag nerd. UK and worldwide. Individual, group or trade.

Why join or renew?

As a member of the Flag Institute, you join an international network of flag experts and enthusiasts.

Member exclusives include:

  • our twice-yearly, 48pp, full-colour magazine  Flagmaster
    • in print and/or PDF
  • access to our complete Flagmaster archive
    • every issue (No.1 to date) in PDF format
    • identify articles in the Flagmaster Index
    • browse | search | translate | convert text to speech
  • twice-yearly ‘What’s New in the Library’ update
  • voting rights
  • opportunities to volunteer as a trustee or officer
  • a coveted Flag Institute pin

And, of course, everyone can enjoy our Spring and Winter conferences.

How to join or renew

2024/25 rates

  • individual
    • digital (£22)*
    • print: UK (£29) | Europe (£39) | World (£46)**
    • UK taxpayers may opt to Gift Aid their subscription (digital or print)
  • group
    • print: UK (£51) | Europe (£62) | World (£72)**
    • for non-profit organisations: schools, libraries, colleges, museums, government departments etc
  • trade
    • print: UK (£72) | Europe (£83) | World (£88)**
    • for commercial organisations: flagmakers, publishers etc

* digital membership: Flagmaster in PDF | open to members worldwide

** print membership: Flagmaster by post | UK, Europe and World bands set by Royal Mail Postal Zone

Change in renewal dates

Please note that our renewal dates have changed with effect from Monday 1 July 2024.

  • For memberships expiring 1 July–31 December 2024, your renewal will be due on 1 October 2024, and thereafter on each 1 October
  • For memberships expiring 1 January–30 June 2025, your renewal will be due on 1 April 2025, and thereafter on each 1 April
  • For new members joining 1 July–31 December 2024, your renewal will be due on 1 October 2025, and thereafteron each 1 October
  • For new members joining 1 January–30 June 2025, your renewal will be due on 1 April 2026, and thereafter on each 1 April

We’ll send you reminders when your subscription is due, and any unpaid membership will lapse after two calendar months.

Thank you for your support as we continue to work to streamline our renewal administration.