The Society exists to celebrate the nineteenth century British author Jane Austen through meeting the following aims:
Events include lectures, discussion groups, study days, visits to locations linked directly or indirectly to the author and the period, weekend excursions, and social occasions. They offer both a stimulating source of information and ideas, and an opportunity to meet other people sharing a similar interest in the author, her life and her writing.
Branches are an integral part of the Jane Austen Society and therefore share the Society’s charitable status. They organise a wide range of activities for members throughout the year.