On 1 August 2012 21:27, Andy Mabbett andy@pigsonthewing.org.uk wrote:
I doubt that many membership organisations can give you an exact, and up-to-the minute figure. I expect most operate on an "as of the end of last month" (or whatever period) basis.
That depends on what you mean by "membership organisation". If you mean the legal members of a company limited by guarantee, then there is a legal requirement to have a up-to-date register of members at all times under Section 113 of the Companies Act 2006. Violation of that section is a criminal offence, committed by both the company and any responsible officers, punishable by a fine of up to £1,000. So, it's probably worth the overtime...
Organisations that just have something they call "membership" that they define themselves, then they can do what they like.