Welcome to ASSAP

ASSAP is a charity and learned society founded in 1981 to investigate, research and educate on a wide range of anomalous phenomena, from hauntings to UFOs, mediumship to monsters…

As part of our work, we carry out paranormal investigations and train members to become Accredited investigators with our AAI and ARI programs. 

Reporting a case? If you have a case, such as a potential haunting that you wish to be investigated, begin by logging your experience Click here. For more than 40 years ASSAP has been at the forefront of research and investigation into anomalous phenomena reports. We encourage developing knowledge, there are hints and tips on investigating reports of paranormal phenomena. 

We also do systematic research, such as looking into possible causes of reports of anomalous phenomena. Some of our previous studies have included paranormal photos (such as ghost photos, orbs and flying rods), EVP, magnetism and ghosts, haunting sounds and the reliability of witness testimony. An important area of our research effort is looking into how to recognise and eliminate normal causes of paranormal reports. We have found that common causes of paranormal reports include misperception, near-sleep experiences, and peripheral vision artefacts. We encourage members and others to do their own research by providing grants and advice. 

Seeking ASSAP Membership? If you are not a member of our association, you can join for as little as £5.00 annually, for more information on memberships, click here 

We have a variety of Membership options, including a Physical and e-Membership options, meaning you can join for as little as £5.00 annually, for more information on memberships, click here 

We hold weekly ASSAP Paranormal Webinars LIVE exclusively for members; Every Thursday Live at 7pm. They can takes many forms; Presentations, talks and live panel discussions with our engaged audience. 

An edited version does become available on Youtube, Spotify, Rumble and across the podcasting platforms, such as like Apple Podcasts on ASSAP Tuesday - generally doesn't include Live Conversation, Q&A and open discussion reserved for those attending. Under the branding of our famous moniker “Seriously Strange”.  

Wide variety of guests, themes and topics from academics, seasoned researchers and enthusiasts - currently more than 220 presentations are available. 

The Seriously Strange Conference has been an annual celebration of the weird, wonderful, and unexplained, bringing together academics, passionate enthusiasts, and veteran researchers. Whether you’re a first-timer dipping your toes into the fortean or a seasoned investigator of the bizarre, our welcoming events cater to all. From immersive weekend-long gatherings to dynamic one-day sessions, we offer a space where curiosity thrives and mysteries are explored. Announcements made and incredible accounts shared. 

Discover more about our events and check out our calendar here. You can find out more information about our events and our calendar here. 

We are seeking to increase the volume of live events. 

 
 


 

Welcome to The library? The ASSAP website has an extensive library of articles, including classic cases from our archives, the use of science in paranormal investigation, ghosts (our most extensively researched subject), the use of equipment on investigations and examinations of some of the many subjects we cover. We address popular questions like: Am I psychic? have I really seen a ghost? And, could my house be haunted? And there's a research blog. 

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