About ASSAP

Investigating the weird seriously (and the seriously weird) since 1981

Who We Are

ASSAP is a scientifically orientated educational and research charity and learned society dedicated to a better understanding of anomalous phenomena. We carry out investigations, publish research, and provide training.

Our Four Core Areas

Psychic phenomena – ghosts, telepathy, mediumship, etc.
Fortean phenomena – cryptozoology, fish falling from the sky, etc.
Earth Mysteries – leys, archaeoastronomy, etc.
UFOs now known as UAP.

Resources & Training

As part of our educational mission, this website offers practical tools and in-depth articles, including:

Paranormal investigation hints & best practices
Equipment guides for vigils and field work
Extensive section on paranormal photography
Peer-reviewed articles and historical case files

We also run professional training courses for paranormal investigators. View Training Programmes

Corporate Status

Registered charity: 327422
Company limited by guarantee: 2075226
Registered office: ASSAP, Unit 36, 88–90 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8PN

For full details, see our FAQ.

Insurance & Data Protection ASSAP has public liability insurance covering all events, training, and investigations. We are registered under the UK Data Protection Act. This website does not collect visitor data.

Important Notices

No responsibility for actions: Neither ASSAP nor any contributing authors are responsible for actions taken by readers based on content from this site. Information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.
Complaints: Please use our contact page to raise any concerns.
External links: We are not responsible for the content of external websites. Report broken or inappropriate links via contact.

Our History

Founded: 10 June 1981 Founders included: Hilary Evans, Jenny Randles, Bob Rickard (Fortean Times editor), Dr Hugh Pincott, Dr Vernon Harrison, Alan Cleaver, and Maurice Townsend.

Over 43 years of serious research.