 The Society conducted regular dialogues through members’ meetings and other events.It was clear from these that members had a high level of trust in the Society and wished it to continue as a mutual; a stance confirmed by the Board.In order to help maintain normal business activities for the benefit of all members without the disruption caused by speculative activity, new customers opening savings accounts providing membership of the Society were required to enter into an agreement to assign to the Charities Aid Foundation any windfall benefits to which they may have become entitled in the future as an investing member.