About the AEA

The Association was founded in 1987 and has since made rapid progress in establishing itself as a professional body to represent the interests of electoral administrators in the United Kingdom. The Association now has over 1600 members.

One of the great values of the AEA has been the network of contacts which has been forged and developed all over the country with the positive benefit that help is never more than a telephone call away. The opportunity to share common experiences for the benefit of all the members and for the wider professional interest is a constant source of support and encouragement to members at all levels.

This networking has also been extended to other countries. The contacts which have been made between the AEA and other international organisations and at a personal level by individual members have allowed further areas of growth, expertise and experience to develop and flourish.

The organisation is heavily involved in consultation on electoral modernisation.

Executive members and officers are involved in a variety of working groups and forums with Government Departments (including Ministers) and the Electoral Commission.

The introduction of formal qualifications has further enhanced the profile of the Association and a training strategy enables Members to become expert in their field of work.

If you want to know more about what we do or what we can offer, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. (You can contact us by writing to P.O. Box 201, South Eastern, Liverpool, L16 5HH, by phoning or faxing 0151 281 8246 or by emailing gina.armstrong@aea-elections.co.uk. We will be delighted to talk to you and expand on our work, our plans and our vision for the future.