Angling Unity

I ask because the Salmon & Trout Association appear think so, having last week achieved charitable status which, it seems, now precludes them from being part of FACT.

An interesting development,

Quoted from the S&TA information pages:

"During the English Angling Unity's 'Due Diligence' process, it has been confirmed that S&TA, as a Charity, needs to be self-governing. . . . . ."

This being the case then I'd assume that there will now be a two-tier membership of "English Angling Unity" (EAU)

Is that going to be the name of the new body I wonder?

Where does this now leave the ACA with regard to their position in the EAU?

theres no reason why they cannot work alongside fact it just needs a will to do so on both sides.

I totally agree Bill, however, as a non-fully participating member I do have some reservations, particularly in the case of the ACA.

While there may be a 'will' there are some serious Company Law considerations to be taken into account.

Care to elaberate Peter?

Yes Bill, no problem.

As a participating member they would have equal voting rights, however, as a 'sidelined' member whilst their voice might be heard, it would not carry the same weight as that as a full member.

I mentioned this some time ago on a different 'Unity' thread with little or no response from the anyone in the ACA, althought I have been in correspondence with them in the meantime.

The ACA have a very complicated "corporate" structure, and I am on record here to my opposition to the ACA loosing their independance by joining with this 'unified' body.

I will gladly take this up with you on PM to avoid any 'contamination' of this thread though.