Our Work
The Association aims to foster the love
of heraldry in all its forms, to encourage its use by
individuals, corporations and public bodies, to assist
those desirous of acquiring their own arms, and to support
the work of heraldic authorities and societies worldwide.
In support of these aims, the Association manages an
internet Forum accessible by non-members as well as
members. For those who require particular assistance to
design or emblazon arms, the Association operates a free
service to put potential clients in touch with members who
can help them to turn their heraldic ideas into reality in
conformance with good heraldic practice.
The Association encourages those who accept arms designed
by the Association to register or petition for a grant of
arms through an official heraldic authority in order to
control the proliferation of "assumed" arms.
Basic Knowledge
Some people joining the Association will have little
basic heraldic knowledge. To fully understand and
appreciate many of the things which are done or
discussed within the Association's framework it is
necessary to have enough knowledge of the subject.
Mentoring
The Association does all it can to guide its members in
the acquisition and refinement of their heraldic
knowledge and skill. Fundamentally it is up to the
individual member to set about that task, but as they
progress beyond the basic level of knowledge he or she
will find it helpful to have someone to whom they can
turn for advice, and at times consolation!