As ratified by the Governors on 31-01-2026
1. Name
1.1 The Trichological Society
1.2 The Trichological Society shall hereinafter be referred to as 'The Society'.
1.3 The Governing Council shall hereinafter be referred to as 'The Council'.or 'Councillors'.
1.4 Student Members, Members, Licentiates, Fellows and Honorary Members of The Society shall hereinafter be referred to as Members.
2. Objectives
i) The Society shall seek to provide listings of professionals including; academics, artistic, legal, medical, scientific, trichological practitioners whose professional activities embrace scalp and hair in health distress and diseased circumstances to whom the public world-wide may refer for advice.
ii) The Society shall seek to promote research within its disciplines.
iii) The Society shall provide programs of education in Trichology and Trichological Sciences.
iv) The Society shall seek to provide educational material for public interest.
v) The Society shall register its Membership and by imposing obligatory ethics & practice guidelines, seek to provide a facility which justifies
public confidence..
vii) The Society shall provide a 'Frequently asked Questions & Answers Page' for public interest.
viii) The Society shall seek to collate and exchange information within its parameter world- wide.
ix) The Society shall seek to provide a platform for the advancement of bona-fide ideas within its discipline, and may at its discretion act as a validator. The Society's Governors may after consideration permit the use of The Society's name and its Stags Crest in connection with this work. In all such cases, written permission must be sought of the Council and copy submitted prior any publication containing either or both.
x) The Society may at its discretion permit the use of its name and its crest for various purposes. In all such cases, written permission must be sought of the Governing Council and copy submitted prior to publication.
The Trichological Society.
Head Office: 19 Balgores Square, Gidea Park, Essex ,UK RM2 6AU
UK Telephone: 07742 336 337.
E-mail: admin@hairscientists.org.
Portal: www.hairscientists.org
3. Membership
Subscription Membership and appropriate listing on The Society's Registers of Members may be awarded subject to the following
procedure:
- Submission of a formal proposal using the Society's Membership Application Form.
- Vetting as deemed appropriate by The Society.
- Election into Membership by the Council of The Society.
• Payment of a modest annual membership subscription: currently £200 (UK members), £140 (Non-UK members).
The appropriate Membership Application Form is available by e-mail exclusively from the Registrar.
All applicants for Membership are required to have read and accepted the Constitution (this document).
Annual renewal is by invitation.
Where invitation to renew membership is not invited, or the invited subscription is not paid within 60 days the membership is deemed void.
3.1 The Society's Memberships are not limited in number.
3.2 Five categories of membership exist viz: Student Member, Member, Licentiate, Fellow, Patron.
Student Member: a Registered Student of The Society.
Member (MTTS): A Registered Member who is: an Academic, Chemist, Lawyer, Physician, Hair Restoration Surgeon, Research Scientist, Wigs supplier.
Licentiate (LTTS): a Graduate of The Society's Course in Pure-Trichology, who has unequivocally accepted the Constitution, the Ethics & Professional Practice Guidelines.
Fellow (FTTS): a person thus decorated by The Society for outstanding services to the world of orthodox hair-sciences and /or The Society in particular..
Honorary Member (Hon.MTTS) Honorary Fellowship (Hon. FTTS) – prestigious and rarely awarded subscription-free memberships bestowed by The President (on the recommendation of the Governing Council). The recipient of such honour will be a much respected person of integrity, well known to The Society and with whom The Society wishes to create or preserve a formal link. The individual may be a retired subscribing member, or someone not directly associated with its field of academic / professional activity.
Successful candidates will have received the unanimous approval of the Governors.
Patron (Patron-TTS): An influential professional providing The Trichological Society with guidance and support. The prestigious award of Patron is for outstanding support and guidance to TTS and its objectives. A candidate for consideration will be:
- A person of influence and integrity who has been formally proposed and seconded for such high honour by two or more established respected subscribing members of The Society
• A person who, in the opinion of the President, Governing Councilors and their advisers, has a made an outstanding contribution to The Society or to orthodox Hair Sciences world-wide.
A successful candidate will require the unanimous approval of the Governing Council – and will be decorated by the President in UK..
3.3 All subscribing Members of The Society have equal voting rights and may stand for election to any office.
3.4 Privileges of Membership (e.g. voting rights, holding office, and portal listings etc) are available to members subject to payment of the annual subscription (due annually on 13th September). An invoice will be sent.
4. Management
An elected President and Council of at least three Members shall by collective empowerment make decisions affecting the day-to-day functioning of The Society.
Current Officers
The PRESIDENT – Promoting the aims and objectives of The Society and to suggest strategies for membership and fostering an encouraging and inclusive environment.
CURRENT INTERREGNUM PRESIDENT Professor Barry J Stevens (a Past President).
REGISTRAR / GENERAL SECRETARY
Professor. Barry J Stevens FTTS •
Responsibilities
The effective administration, communication, and financial oversight of The Society.
Duties to include:
Membership & Communication
Recruit and retain members and students, acting as a primary point of contact for all enquiries.
Manage day‑to‑day correspondence on behalf of The Society.
Ensure membership and student fees are collected promptly and up‑to‑date records are maintained.
Website & Information Management
Liaise with the website management company to ensure required updates and revisions are in a timely manner.
Financial Responsibilities
Act as the principal liaison with the Society’s bank. To Pay bills, receive monies,and oversee all financial transactions. To monitor bank accounts and make payments through online and telephone banking where appropriate.
In collaboration with the President and at least one other Officer to action emergency changes without prior reference to an AGM or EGM.
Ensure appropriate accounting procedures are in place and implement any recommendations made by the auditors or individuals reviewing The Society’s accounts.
Present budgets, accounts, and financial statements as required.
Meetings & Governance
Prepare and circulate meeting agendas where appropriate in consultation with the President.
Ensure all arrangements for meetings are properly made,
Prepare and circulate minutes to members. Such actions may be consolidated via face-to-face, electronic or telephone contact.
DEPUTY REGISTRAR / GENERAL SECRETARY / CLINICAL EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
Mr Edward J W Stevens FTTS
Responsibilities
To assist and if required to deputise for the Registrar / General Secretary in the undertaking of their duties as detailed above. These include memberships, revisions to The Society’s website, correspondence, meetings, and banking.to include the use of online and telephone banking and authorising payments on the Society’s behalf.
To engage with students as Principle UK Clinical Experience provider.
HONORARY AUDITOR
Mr Keith Ridley ACIS ACIB Patron -TTS
Responsibilities:
To review The Society’s financial operations and to see that control processes are operating effectively.
Officers may collectively action the finances of The Society without reference to an AGM or EGM. Such actions may be consolidated via face-to-face, electronic or telephone contact.
4.2 The Presidency is an honorary office. The appointment shall be for a term not exceeding two consecutive years unless circumstances beyond our control render the appointment of a successor impossible or delayed. In such event the Reigning Presidency shall continue or an Interregnum President (a Past President) may be installed.
4.3 The President and Council shall be elected at a meeting usually held on the second or third Monday in the month of May (or such other date as declared by the Council), and subject to termination of office by resignation, removal or otherwise, these persons remain in office until their successors are elected and installed in their stead.
4.4 A Councillor or Past President may fill any vacancy that occurs.
4.5 Retiring Councilors may be re-elected.
4.6 The General Secretary may co-opt a Member or Members on to the Council.
4.7 The General Secretary shall have the power to make payments for expenses, including office accommodation, computers, services and associated fees as appropriate subject to consultation with Councillors.
Cheques shall be signed by the General Secretary or Deputy General Secretary.only.
5. Subscriptions
5.1 The current annual subscription for Members residing in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is £200 (two hundred pounds). The annual subscription for Members residing elsewhere worldwide £140 (one-hundred and forty pounds). This differential takes account of any possible extra benefits available to UK residents and the high costs of currency conversion imposed on some members. Fees may also be set at differing levels consistent with money values in certain countries.
5.2 Where Membership renewal is invited, subscriptions are due on 13th September. New members joining mid term will pay a proportion of the annual subscription. Members are responsible for their own fees. TTS does not accept payments from employers.
5.3 Student members subscription is £25 (this forms part of the annual education fee).
5.4 The Society may at its discretion allow a 'grace period' of up to 60 days for payment of a Membership subscription. Following the annual subscription request (due 13th September), two reminders only will be sent. Non payment of subscriptions thereafter will result in the automatic invalidation of Membership.
5.5 The initial subscription must be paid within 28 days of a candidate's election to membership. Thereafter the election is deemed to be void.
6. Application for Membership
6.1 Candidates for Membership shall be proposed by a Member or, by The Society. Student Membership requires no proposer.
6.2 Applications for membership shall be made using the requisite Application Form in conjunction with a signed acceptance of the Rules and the Ethics & Practice Guidelines. The current editions are available for viewing on the website. All correspondence shall be conducted through the Registrar's office.
6.3 Elections to Membership are conducted by the Council, results must be unanimous.
6.4 An unsuccessful candidate may re-apply to The Society after a period of twelve months.
6.5 Membership is not granted to practices or commercial entities.
6.6 Membership is granted to named individuals only. The Member's name must be visible in The Society's web site listing. The associated Practice name (where different) may be included but only if all the legal owners/partners are Registered Members of The Society.
6.7 Applicants promise to be bound by The Society's Constitution and its 'Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines'
As these are subject to periodic review Members should acquaint themselves with the current versions (available for viewing on the portal).
Any substantiated breach of this code may result in the termination of the Membership and listing.
6.8 .Applicants must where requested produce for validation and verification by The Society, evidence of academic and professional qualification. Qualification with other academic / professional bodies does not guarantee acceptance into Membership of The Society. In some cases an examination will be required.
6.9 Each applicant for Membership must be reputable and of good standing with consumer and public authorities.
7. The Society reserves the right to request an interview.
7.1 In all cases The Society's decision is final.
8. Resignation
A Member wishing to withdraw from The Society must give notice in writing to the Registrar
9. Termination of Membership
The Council may require the resignation of a member who offends against the Rules of the Society or the Ethics & Professional Practice Guidelines. or whose professional, personal or financial conduct (in the opinion of the Council and legal advisors) renders him/her unfit for continued membership of The Society..
Before any such resignation may be invited, the Registrar must inform the Member of the allegations made against him/her in writing and give the Member twenty-one days in which to deliver to the Council a written explanation in his /her defence.
The Member shall also have an opportunity to attend a hearing before the Council to answer complaints made against him/her.
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No member may be invited to resign unless 80% of the Council vote in favour of membership termination
9.4 Council Members must declare their interests (social or professional) associated with any individual sited in a disciplinary hearing.
10. General Meetings
A General Meeting of The Society may be held on a date specified by the Council), and will:
- Receive and if approved adopt a statement of the Society's accounts to the end of the preceding year.
- Consider and if approved, sanction any duly made alteration to The Constitution
- Elect the President and Members of the Council.
• Deal with any other business.At Council Meetings and General Meetings,
The Chair person shall have have a casting vote.
11. Extraordinary General Meetings
An EGM may be convened at any time by the Council to:discuss / sanction emergency concerns.
The Chair person shall have have a casting vote.
12. Quorums
The following number of Members are required to form Quorums:
- At Council Meetings (except for the purpose of rule 10.) – Three members
- At Council Meetings for the purpose of rule 10. – Five members.
- At General Meetings – Eight members.
13. Studentship with The Trichological Society's Distance `learning faculty of Trichology
13.1 Education subscriptions (subject to changes) is currently £2400 GBP / £3600 GBP per academic year. This may be paid in 12 monthly instalments.
13.2 An academic year may commence on the first day of any month (not August or December).
Academic fees are to be received by the College Registrar 14 days prior to commencement of the academic month / year.
The Society may be prepared to accept monthly payment of academic fees where students guarantee to make such payments via Banks.
13.3 Courses
Students are accepted on the basis that they will adhere to the requirements published at https://www.hairscientists.org/college-of-trichology/diploma-in-trichology / trichological sciences and understand their annual financial commitment to The Society.. A comprehensive overview of the courses is published on the portal
13.4 Refunds are not made where the student pays the annual fee and drops-out mid term.
13.5 Students may contemporaneously work in a supportive role within a trichological establishment whilst under the constant supervision and control of a TTS Registered Trichologist who carries full Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances should a student posture as a trichologist or offer or perform consultancy, advisory or treatment services by which members of the public could reasonably perceive he /she to be qualified in trichology / trichological sciences with The Society. Any confirmed breach of this stipulation will result in the immediate termination of the studentship without refund of any outstanding fees paid,
15.6 Examinations
Students are required to attend annual viva voce assessments throughout their course and the obligatory examination at the conclusion of the final year's study.
16. Complaints
If made against individuals within The Society must be in writing and addressed to the Governors 19 Balgores Square, Gidea Park RM2 6AU.
All complaints are taken seriously and are initially investigated by the Governors who may refer to our Lawyers and Insurers.
To be considered, complaints must be backed with dated written evidence, incident location, names and contact details of any witnesses.
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