The Society is guided by a Council, consisting of not less than 15 long standing members of the Society. These people meet on a regular basis to discuss the day to day operation of the Society and how best to support the branches, and to ensure that the objects of the Society are upheld.
The President is elected each year at the Society’s Annual General Meeting, held within 16 months of the previous year’s AGM. The Chairman holds the office for four years, as do all Council members, who may also put themselves forward for re-election for a further four years, if they are fulfilling a vital role.
Council Officials
| Patron: | Her Majesty the Queen |
| President: | William R Firth Esq |
| Chairman: | Ms. Joanna M. Cadman |
| Vice Chairman: | Mr. Nick Dutt |
| Hon Treasurer: | Alistair Clement FFA, FFTA |
| General Secretary: | Elizabeth Lloyd |
| Immediate Past President: | Mr. John Clemence QPM |
| Vice Presidents: |
The Earl of Aylesford JP Field Marshal The Lord Bramall KG GCB OBE MC JP The Lord Cope of Berkeley PC The Lord Butler of Brockwell KG GCB CVO Clifford James Trowse – Past Chairman Mr B M Cronan Mr C P Fairweather Mrs Esme Robinson Sir Henry Paston-Bedingfeld Bt |
Council Members
| Ken Baggott | Council Member |
| Louise Camby | Social Media Coordinator |
| Lt. Col. Leslie Clarke | Representative for the South of England |
| Cecile Gillard | Hon. Registrar and Legal Advisor Representative for the South West of England |
| Shirley Hankers | Council Administrator |
| Christopher Houghton | Website Manager |
| Lloyd James | Membership Affiliations |
| Revd. Roderick Leece | Chaplain to the Society |
| John Oakley | Council Member |
| Michael Riley | Representative for the North of England |
| Bob Smith | National Events Organiser |
| Dennis Stinchcombe MBE | Youth Representative |