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CreedonsDogDayc · 16-05-2012, 14:35

Hi there,

I, along with a group of others, are not happy with how a local animal charity is being run.
Several applications for membership have been rejected and their application fee returned, and I have been told that they are not accepting new members.
They also refuse to disclose who is on the committee and who is on the board of trustees.
Is this legal? We would like to help the charity by becoming members and then being voted onto the committee but we cannot even begin the procedure.

Thanks for your time,

MagicSean · 16-05-2012, 20:34

Afaik the majority of the legislation relating to charities has not yet been enacted.

**Delancey** · 16-05-2012, 20:47

Forgive me for asking OP but given the history of some animal charities and battles with their membership I have to ask if you are giving us the full story ?
Specifically , are you by any chance also a member of a local Hunt or Field Sports club ?
I do know that many animal charities ( including my local SPCA ) have specific rules that do not permit supporters or participants in hunting or other ' blood sports ' to become members.

Like I said , the question needs to be asked so that others here have the full details needed to answer your question.

BornToKill · 16-05-2012, 22:11

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Originally Posted by MagicSean

Afaik the majority of the legislation relating to charities has not yet been enacted.

Well, although technically enacted it is true that most of the Charities Act 2009 is still to be commenced.

Kayroo · 16-05-2012, 23:25

Why should any charity have to allow you to be a member?

Most charities are companies as well so just check the Directors and Members through the CRO if you're that interested.

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CreedonsDogDayc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 302 Adverts \| Friends	Charities - above the law? Hi there, I, along with a group of others, are not happy with how a local animal charity is being run. Several applications for membership have been rejected and their application fee returned, and I have been told that they are not accepting new members. They also refuse to disclose who is on the committee and who is on the board of trustees. Is this legal? We would like to help the charity by becoming members and then being voted onto the committee but we cannot even begin the procedure. Thanks for your time,

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16-05-2012, 20:34	#2
MagicSean Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9,721 Adverts \| Friends	Afaik the majority of the legislation relating to charities has not yet been enacted.

16-05-2012, 20:47	#3
Delancey Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,458 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Other Emergency Services Recruitment, PSNI Recruitment	Forgive me for asking OP but given the history of some animal charities and battles with their membership I have to ask if you are giving us the full story ? Specifically , are you by any chance also a member of a local Hunt or Field Sports club ? I do know that many animal charities ( including my local SPCA ) have specific rules that do not permit supporters or participants in hunting or other ' blood sports ' to become members. Like I said , the question needs to be asked so that others here have the full details needed to answer your question.

16-05-2012, 23:25	#5
Kayroo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Check-Calling... Posts: 5,329 Adverts \| Friends	Why should any charity have to allow you to be a member? Most charities are companies as well so just check the Directors and Members through the CRO if you're that interested.