Membership

Become a member of apas

  • Do you want to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse?
  • Do you want to support the prevention of under-age drinking?
  • Do you want to see an end to drink driving?
  • Do you want effective treatment to be available for those who admit they have a problem with alcohol?
  • Do you want help and advice available for the children and families of those who drink problematically?
  • Do you want to see better management of licensed premises?
  • Do you want to see adequate resources available for the enforcement of licensing laws?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then consider joining apas. Membership is open to anyone who is concerned about alcohol related harm.

 

apas is:

  • Not tied to any one belief or philosophy of the cause of alcohol problems
  • Willing and able to support harm reduction and abstinence targets according to each person’s needs
  • An independent organisation that is accountable to its membership
  • An organisation that seeks change in individuals, in families and in communities - apas does not enable things to stay as they are
  • Not anti-drink but pro responsible drinking
  • By becoming a member of apas you can contribute to the growing debate about better management of the alcohol issue

Membership cost is just £1.00

Benefits include:

  • Fast-track advice and information for your family and / or your staff, including our regular newsletter, apastimes
  • You will have direct input into the activities of apas, in determining priorities for our work, and working with us to achieve agreed goals. This will include approaching apas for assistance with any advocacy issues of importance to you or your organisation
  • You can vote in all apas elections and elect the members of the Board (which sets the policy of the organisation)
  • You can participate in the members’ meetings
  • You will be notified of every Annual General Meeting and any Extraordinary General Meetings
  • You can request a copy of the Audited Accounts
  • You can (except in certain circumstances) stand for election to the Board