Lotus Caring Hands

Membership

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Membership Obligations

Membership Category                                                                                         Annual Fee (1st April to 31st March)
Members £12
Young LCH £1
Trustee/Director £36

Table 1 Membership fee (last updated Dec 2024)

Membership Fee

Payment

The membership fee is paid in full at the beginning of each membership period.

Period

The membership period runs from 1st April to 31st March of the following year.

Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable

The membership fee is neither refundable nor transferable.

Review

The Management Committee/Trustees will review the membership fee every two years, and any changes will be published at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Membership for Minors

Individuals under 16 years of age pay the membership fee voluntarily.

New Member Fees

Members joining halfway through the membership period are required to make a full payment. The Management Committee may waive the membership fee if a member joins towards the end of the membership period.

Expiry and Renewal

1.) Membership automatically expires at the end of the membership period.
2.) A reminder will be issued to members who have not paid the membership fee by 3rd May.
3.) If the fee is not paid by 30th June, membership will be terminated, and the member must reapply to become a member again.

Eligibility

General

Anyone over the age of 12 years with no criminal convictions can become a member.

Under 16 Years

Individuals under 16 require parental consent to become a member.

Young LCH Membership

1.) Individuals under 18 years will automatically become Young LCH members.
2.) Individuals aged 18 to 25 can choose between Young LCH membership or full membership.

Full Membership

Individuals aged over 25 years must apply for full membership.