Review the request
Check intention, membership route, category, risks and correct branch.
Request received
Your membership request has been received. Submitting a request does not create membership automatically.
Next step: The request can be reviewed against membership fit, conduct, capacity, safeguarding and route suitability. Keep an internal note in the application review log.
Record the decision
Use the application review template and assign a provisional status if accepted.
Send next steps
Use a calm reply with boundaries, member category and any documents to read.