Following a wide-ranging consultation and a full membership vote, we can confirm that all eight proposals put to members in June have been approved.
A total of 410 votes were cast from a potential pool of 2,820 adult members – a turnout of 14.5%. We are grateful to everyone who took the time to vote and contribute to this important process, which helps modernise and strengthen our Society.
We remain committed to encouraging greater participation in future votes and are actively exploring ways to make voting more accessible – including options for in-person voting and integration via our new mobile app.
The Results
- Local Adult Membership Changes
Yes – 394 | No – 10 | Abstain – 6 | 97.5% in favour - Global Adult Membership Changes
Yes – 376 | No – 11 | Abstain – 23 | 97.2% in favour - Junior Steel Membership Changes
Yes – 374 | No – 10 | Abstain – 26 | 97.4% in favour - Adult Member Definition Changes
Yes – 373 | No – 29 | Abstain – 8 | 92.8% in favour - Members’ Code of Conduct Introduction
Yes – 383 | No – 19 | Abstain – 8 | 95.3% in favour - Funding Policy Introduction
Yes – 373 | No – 12 | Abstain – 25 | 96.9% in favour - Rules of Association Update
Yes – 395 | No – 9 | Abstain – 6 | 97.8% in favour - Major Votes Policy Introduction
Yes – 377 | No – 20 | Abstain – 13 | 95.0% in favour
Next Steps
- The Members’ Code of Conduct, Funding Policy, Major Votes Policy and updated Rules of Association will come into effect from 1st July 2025.
- Updates to membership tiers, benefits and definitions will be phased between 1st August and 31st December 2025.
This vote marks an important step forward – enhancing transparency, refreshing our offer to members, and ensuring the Society is fit for the future.
Thank you once again for your ongoing support.
With thanks,
The Well Society Board