Active Member: An Active Member is an individual or organisation that has completed the full registration process, paid all applicable membership fees in accordance with Clause 8.5, and remains a Member in Good Standing as defined in Clause 35.7. Active Members may vote at meetings, stand for election, and their next of kin shall receive bereavement support in accordance with the Bereavement Payment Policy. Upon the death of an Active Member, a lump sum shall be paid to the named beneficiary, and funeral details shall be communicated to the wider membership for voluntary contributions, which shall be transferred in full with no administrative deduction.

Dormant Member: A Dormant Member is a Member who has failed to maintain the requirements for being a Member in Good Standing as defined in Clause 35.7, including non payment of fees for more than three (3) months. Dormant Members may attend meetings and events but may not vote or stand for office until reinstated as Members in Good Standing. Voluntary funeral publications and voluntary donations made in respect of Dormant Members shall be subject to a 20% administrative deduction in accordance with the Bereavement Payment Policy, provided that this deduction is explicitly disclosed on all fundraising materials and notices issued to the public and members before collections begin, ensuring compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Associate Member: An Associate Member shall be defined as any individual who meets the eligibility criteria under Clause 8.1 and:

1. has a personal interest in, or a close family relationship with, an Active Member; or
2. has a connection to the Kono District or Tribe by descent, marriage, or recognised affiliation; and
3. is not formally registered as a Member of the Charity and does not meet the definition of a Member in Good Standing under Clause 35.7;
4. Associate Members may be permitted to participate in social and community events at the discretion of the Trustees;
5. Associate Members are not entitled to vote at General Meetings, nor to stand for election to any office within the Charity, but may contribute to discussions at meetings and voice their opinions, provided they respect the Chairperson of the meeting, are recognised by the Chairperson of the meeting, and conduct themselves with decorum;
6. Voluntary funeral publications by the Charity and voluntary donations apply as for Dormant Members, including the administrative fee deduction, provided that this deduction is explicitly disclosed on all fundraising materials and notices issued to the public and members before collections begin, ensuring compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Youth Member: Youth Members are individuals under the age of eighteen (18) who, with parental or guardian consent, support the Charity’s objectives through participation in the Youth Group, subject to Trustee approval. Youth Members do not possess voting rights. In the event of the death of an Active Youth Member, a lump sum shall be paid to the designated beneficiary, and funeral information shall be communicated to the wider membership. Voluntary contributions may be collected and transferred in full without administrative deductions.

Membership to the association shall be open to all persons above the age of 16 years and who are interested in furthering the interest of the association.

Membership may be refused to any applicant whom in the opinion of the executive will not work towards promoting the objects of the association and also may not portray a good image of the association.

For any person to register, a one of contribution of ten pounds sterling or an equivalent must be paid before registration.

Members must attend at least three (3) meetings in a year except where a member has good reasons not to do so.

Members must do everything humanly possible to project a positive image of the association.

Members must satisfy any financial obligations agreed upon at the general meeting of the association.