Firstly, welshdiver - if I am not too far off the mark, I think Phoenix's excellent suggestion is directed towards divers of your qualification and experience level as much as anyone. So, the short answer is, "No, you don't need to go away and become more experienced before you put yourself forward for trips with the UK Wreck Ferrets (for want of a much, much better name!). I am sure that we can provide divers who will be more than happy to help you build up your experience level.
Ryan, your 'bare bones' for a club ideal are very workable and, I for one, aim to support you fully. The 'constitution' seems to cover my every needs - free to join, open to all qualified divers and with an aim to having fun!
To that end, I suppose I should introduce myself a little more fully. I am a PADI MSDT/BSAC OWI and have been diving, in one form or another, since 1975 (ex-Navy Ships Diver/SAR Diver). I currently teach PADI courses and no, this is not a 'hard sell'!! I am happy to help out in the growth of MY club purely as a club member. I am an active member and trainer in a club in Hull and we have some great trips and events through the year.
To get the ball rolling, would any prospective members be up for a trip to the Farnes in October? If so, I will arrange.
Come on you Ferrets, lets start putting some great trip reports together for Scuba Board.
Dive safely.