The Scotland-Russia Forum is an independent organisation run by volunteers. We are a Scottish Incorporated Charitable Organisation (SCIO, reg. no. SC038728).  Our aims and activities are described in About us.
In 2008 we received generous donations from Scottish & Newcastle plc and Awards for All, enabling us to rent and equip a Russian culture centre, the Scotland-Russia Institute, for its first three years. Apart from that most of our funding comes from membership subscriptions. Sadly we had to close the Scotland-Russia Institute in 2013 and now have a small office/library in the Edinburgh arts complex Summerhall. 
To develop our activities and pay for our premises we need financial and other support.
There are many ways you could contribute: as a member, by volunteering your time and expertise or by donation.  More details below but please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss: email info@scotlandrussiaforum.org or tel. 0131 560 1486.

How you can help

become a member of the SRF

Regular support from our members is vital to our core services and activities. We particularly welcome payment by Standing Order as that helps us plan in advance. Members’ benefits include reduced rates for events, invitations to social events and meetings with distinguished visitors from Russia and her neighbours.
Application form.
Membership rates
  • Full Individual Membership - £25
  • Joint Membership (2 partners) - £30
  • Individual Concessionary
    • Student/Disabled - £10
    • Based more than 75 miles from Edinburgh - £10
  • Corporate - £50
Our financial year begins on 1 September and subscriptions start on that date too, the year ending the following 31 August.  Special rates apply to new members joining late in the year so you can join any time.  See "How to pay" below.

make a donation

We welcome individual donations of any size and would also be delighted to discuss corporate support.  You might also like to consider helping to guarantee the long term future of the SRF by remembering us in your will.  See "How to pay" below.​

volunteer

The Scotland-Russia Forum is entirely dependent on its members for all its activities and services. The more help we get - the more we can do.
We are particularly keen to find people to organise members' events (talks, socials etc).
Remember though - the SRF is an entirely voluntary charitable organisation. We can't pay you, but will cover agreed out of pocket expenses.​

how to pay

Payment options are:
  • Subscriptions can be paid annually by standing order - download the form here: Standing Order. 
  • Send a cheque, payable to  The Scotland-Russia Forum, to the following address:  Treasurer, Scotland-Russia Forum, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL
  • Pay by bank transfer (BACS) to the Scotland-Russia Forum, Bank of Scotland, branch sort code 80-22-60, account number 14603063
  • Your subscription or donation is even more valuable to us if you use Gift Aid - download the form here: Gift Aid Form

more information

Phone us on 0131 560 1486, or email info@scotlandrussiaforum.org to discuss these and other ways of helping the SRF in its efforts to promote understanding.