The Friends of the Collections is a membership group open to all members of the Society and its Faculties, as well as to any member of the general public who has an interest in the Society’s ancient Hall and in the history of medicine and of the Society. The Friends hold lectures and social functions during the year to help raise funds for the conservation of material in the Archives which may have suffered from the ravages of time and adverse conditions. The Friends also help with the occasional purchase of items relevant to the history of the Society and members are encouraged to volunteer to help with projects and studies. Membership costs just £10 a year and Friends receive a regular newsletter and access to the events held for them in the Hall and elsewhere.