Club Rules.

Membership:

  • Prospective members must be nominated by an existing member. All applications are subject to Committee approval. The Committee reserves the right to decline membership without explanation.

  • Membership is granted to individuals only and is non-transferable. If a member cannot attend a session, it is not permitted to allow for a colleague to replace them.

  • The annual subscription is £260, subject to annual review. Fees are calculated pro rata for mid-year entrants. Where four or fewer meetings remain in the year, membership will be invoiced to include the following year.

  • Upon acceptance and receipt of payment, members will be issued a name badge and added to the Club’s correspondence list.

  • Members are expected to wear their badge to each meeting. Replacements may be requested in exchange for a discretionary donation.

  • Members are encouraged to engage professionally with one another. However we do ask for respect to be given to members who don’t wish to engage.

  • Should you do any business with members of the club, the ethos since 1987 has always been for a voluntary donation to be made to the club which will then be donated to charity. This is encouraged. It is not, however, strictly enforced.

  • If a member is believed to be dishonest or behaves in a manner not in line with our values, membership can be revoked without any notice or refund provided. The Club Committee’s decision is final.

Guests:

  • While members have historically been encouraged to bring guests, attendance is now subject to Committee approval due to limited space at the current venue.

  • Requests for guest attendance must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please email info@ppbclub.com

  • A guest fee of £30 is payable in advance.

  • A guest may attend only once. Thereafter, membership is required.

Club Events:

  • The Club hosts occasional social events.

  • Fees, where applicable, must be paid in advance.

  • Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Although priority will be given to members who have not attended similar events in the past.

Photography & Discretion:

  • Photography and social media are permitted, unless otherwise requested by the speaker. In such instances, discretion is expected. The recording of sound and/or pictures is expressly forbidden however.

  • Chatham House Rule applies. Please keep the content of speakers and members discreet. A breach of this confidentiality may result in a permanent ban. The committee’s decision is final on all matters.