What evidence is required of membership of a company?

With regard to a Company Limited by Guarantee, what is the actual legal requirement for the register of members? I know that a register must be kept at the registered office; but is a signed membership form for each member a requirement, or could the membership be confirmed in another way (e.g. recorded in the minutes of a meeting where all members were present)?

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Charlie Cattell is a specialist in legal and governance matters relating to social enterprises, charities and voluntary organisations, assisting a wide range of groups with legal structures, organisational management, and regulatory issues.