Organisation : Conservatives Abroad Party
Facility Name : Join Membership
Country : United Kingdom
Website : https://www.conservativesabroad.org/join-us
How to Join Conservatives Abroad Party?
** Membership runs for 12 months from the date of joining.
** Standard – Anyone living anywhere in the world is welcome to join Conservatives Abroad from just £39 per year.
** Under 26 – If you are aged under 26, enjoy all the benefits of membership for just £10 per year.
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** Armed Forces – Serving and former members of HM Armed Forces are welcome to join us for just £25 a year.
** Patron – Our Patrons choose to make an additional contribution to support Conservatives Abroad and the Conservative Party. Become a Patron today for £500 per year.
** If you have any questions about joining or renewing, email us at membership[AT]conservativesabroad.org
Membership Terms and Conditions
Application for membership of the Conservative Party is subject to review by the Party and its Constituency Associations before final approval. Final approval of on-line or central applications, or non-approval, will be communicated to the applicant in writing as soon as possible after the application is made.
Applications will not be considered where the applicant is a member under suspension or is a former member currently expelled from the Party.
Political Party Elections and Referendums Act :
Under the Political Party Elections and Referendums Act (2000) you must be on the electoral register in the UK excluding the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man in order to make a donation of more than £500. If you make donations of more than £1,500 in a calendar year, we are obliged under the Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act 2000 to report such a donation to the Electoral Commission, who will publish the fact that you have made a donation over £1,500.
FAQ on Conservatives Abroad
What is Conservatives Abroad?
Conservatives Abroad is the global network of the British Conservative Party’s supporters living overseas. It offers the opportunity for like-minded Britons abroad to keep in touch with the UK as well as Conservative supporters worldwide through this website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
How do I join Conservatives Abroad?
Membership of Conservatives Abroad is administered by the Cities of London & Westminster Conservative Association (CLWCA) in conjunction with Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ). By joining CLWCA as an overseas member, you become a member of Conservatives Abroad and of the Conservative Party. You can sign up here.
Is there a Conservatives Abroad group in my area?
To see if there is a Conservatives Abroad representative in your area please Find Your Representative. If there is no representative in your area, please contact us. There is an annual Conservatives Abroad conference and dinner in London, usually immediately following the Party Conference. There are also other events throughout the year. Check the events page for further information.
Who can register to vote?
Presently any British citizen who was last on a UK electoral roll less than 15 years ago can register to vote in UK Parliamentary Elections. The Conservative Party manifesto commitment Votes for Life has been enacted so in the future all British citizens living overseas will be able to vote, regardless of how long they have resided overseas. HOWEVER, if you have lived overseas for more than 15 years please do not yet attempt to register until the formal announcement of the commencement date for this measure.
How do I register to vote?
If you’re resident in the UK or have lived overseas for 15 years or less then you can register to vote online. You’ll need your last UK address to register. Online registration takes around 5 minutes. Your former local authority will then contact you to finalise your registration. You will then renew your registration annually. Registration is now an individual rather than household responsibility.
How can I vote?
Once registered, you are able to vote by post, by proxy, or by returning to the UK on election day. Recent changes now mean that you should receive your postal vote with good time to vote from overseas.
Where does my vote count?
When you vote from overseas your ballot is counted in the constituency in which you were last registered to vote.