The furtherance of the study of genealogy, family & local history generally and, in particular, in the county of Powys. The society provides a forum for discussion and dissemination of these aims , provides programmes of appropriate activities and maintains libraries of relevant material for the benefit of members.Meetings held monthly in Breconshire, Radnorshire and Montgomeryshire Journal "Cronicl Powys" published April, August & December12.00 per annum (UK) 15.00 per annum (overseas)