Sign Up as a member of the Association

Thank you for your interest in signing up as a member of the Association!

Membership of the OSA is open to:

All past students of the Southend High School for Boys
Past and present members of the Staff of the School
Past and present members of the governing body
All past students of the School's predecessor - Southend-on-Sea Technical School

Wondering why Old Southendians join the Association? Read more here.

It is now easy to join online, or by paper form if you prefer, for only £10 a year. Membership payments are due each year on 10th April. Life Membership is also available. Simply choose an option below and follow the simple instructions.

Contact the Registrar at with any queries.

Sign up by Direct Debit

This is the easiest way to join the Old Southendian Association in two simple steps.

Step 1 : set up your payment via our secure Direct Debit network, GoCardless

Step 2 : complete your Old Southendian Association online application form

You will be directed to the correct form for applicants who have set up a Direct Debit after you have completed your payment with GoCardless

Once your first payment has been received, if necessary we will adjust your Direct Debit payments so your membership is paid each 10th April.

Sign up by Standing Order

To join by Standing Order, you will need to complete the following three steps:

Step 1 : print off a Standing Order Mandate form and complete with your details

Download Standing Order Mandate Form

Step 2 : write a cheque for your first membership payment of £10 and send to us with your Standing Order Mandate form

Cheques must be made payable to Old Southendian Association

Please remember to include your cheque and Standing Order Mandate form, with your name and address and send to:

Mr Geoffrey May
OSA Honorary Registrar
10 Mayflower Close
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 6XP

Step 3 : complete your Old Southendian Association online application form

Please complete this now so that we have your details on receipt of your cheque and Standing Order Mandate form.

Life Membership Options

It is easiest to join the Old Southendian Association online in two simple steps:

Step 1 : set up your payment via our secure Direct Debit network, GoCardless (rest assured only one life membership payment will be taken)

Step 2 : complete your Old Southendian Association online application form

You will be automatically directed to the correct form after you have completed your payment with GoCardless

Age 64+ (£30) Age 54 to 63 (£100) Age 44 to 53 (£200) Age 34 to 43 (£300) Age 18 to 33 (£400)

For those who need paper forms supplying, please contact the Registrar at for assistance.

Sign up using paper forms (Annual membership)

For those who need paper forms supplying, please contact the Registrar at for assistance.

If you can download and print your own forms, follow these three easy steps to join as an Annual Member:

Step 1 : print off an Old Southendian Association paper application form and complete with your details

Download Annual Member Application Form

Step 2 : print off a Standing Order Mandate form and complete with your details

Download Standing Order Mandate Form

Step 3 : write a cheque for your first membership payment of £10 and send to us with your forms

Cheques must be made payable to Old Southendian Association

Please remember to include your cheque, application form, and Standing Order Mandate form, and send to:

Mr Geoffrey May
OSA Honorary Registrar
10 Mayflower Close
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 6XP

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