The Association was founded on 1st October 1971. Its objects are to develop the unique role of the High Sheriff to the benefit of the community, and to protect, promote and sustain the ancient Office and traditions of the High Sheriff. Membership is open to past and present High Sheriffs; to persons in nomination as future High Sheriffs to whom it proves to be of particular value in preparing for Office and the way ahead; and to Under Sheriffs. The Association provides in nomination Conferences, Crimebeat workshops and other meetings that enable members to meet and discuss matters of common interest.

The Association publishes a magazine, The High Sheriff, twice a year. This is sent to all members and enables past, present and future High Sheriffs to share experience and exchange views. The Editor is always grateful to receive contributions, particularly news from High Sheriffs of events in which they participated during their year of Office. The Editor can be contacted at: editor@highsheriffs.com

For further information about the Association and shrievalty matters in general, please write to or telephone:

James Williams LL.B 
Gatefield
Green Tye
Much Hadham
Hertfordshire SG10 6JJ

Tel: 01279 842225
Fax: 07092 846777
E-mail: secretary@highsheriffs.com

For further information about membership regalia or advertisements in 'The High Sheriff' magazine, please write to or telephone:

The High Sheriffs' Association of England and Wales
Heritage House
PO Box 21
Baldock
Herts SG7 5SH

Tel: 01462-896688
Fax: 01462-896677
E-mail: info@shrievalty-association.org.uk

High Sheriffs' Association of England & Wales (The Shrievalty Association)
A Company Limited by Guarantee.
Registered in England No.:03383797
Registered Office: Foss Place, Foss Islands Road, York, North Yorkshire YO31 7UJ