The Tolkien Society is an organisation based in the United Kingdom which aims to "encourage and further interest in the life and works of the late Professor J.R.R. Tolkien". Founded in 1969, it is the oldest Tolkien society still active. As an educational charity based in England and Wales it offers help and services to teachers and students. The Society is also maintains an archive, which includes a repository for documents relating to the history of the Society and various media reports and journals, all on the subject of Tolkien and his writings.