I'm a bit unclear on Steve58's position, and they have been given sensible advice. I would add that if you feel that you need some 'back up' or guidance, then there is usually someone locally who can help.
If the club is a charity, then the Charity Commission have a useful helpline. Most 'social clubs' have some link or affiliation to a larger body such as a sporting body, village hall or Institute.
Our local authority has a worker who offers advice to voluntary, sports and social organisations, and she is useful when such situations arise. If however, it is just a small body only answerable to itself, then you must either follow the constitution or leave.