The Society was formed in 1980 by a small group interested in tracing their ancestors in one of the former historic Counties of Breconshire, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, which now form the County of Powys. The aim of the Society is to encourage the study of family history and, in so doing, also encourage the transcription and preservation of records and information which would otherwise be lost. Each Group concentrates mainly on the records of its former County.
Members exchange information and help each other with their problems.
Additional material is added to the collection every year. Members are encouraged to participate with the compilation and transcription of these and other records of interest. Each Group has a Librarian who is able to assist with research projects and to answer postal enquiries. Programmes of talks and activities connected with genealogy are arranged by each Group to which all are welcome. The Annual General Meeting is held by the Society at a different location each year.