Fundraising ideas are endless but it’s important to come up with something unique and worthwhile for your club. Some ideas to help you get started can be found here: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=508 Remember that any events on campus need approval from by the University (refer to Events section above).
Research potential sponsors Create a wish list of who you might want to sponsor your club/event. Keeping in mind the relevance, compatibility with your association. Sponsorships are often easier to gain with companies that have had a change in leadership/ownership, rebranded, and launched a new product or have another significant…
The UCSA receives funds through the student levy to help support clubs in the form of grant applications. There are main categories of grants that clubs can be apply for: All grants must be future focused, which means you cannot apply for a grant after the cost has already been…
It is important to keep your clubs funds in order. The club’s treasurer will make sure information is recorded correctly and is reconciled. If you have any concerns, drop in and see the Clubs Co-ordinator. Must do Keep a record of petty cash (most clubs trip up on this one)…
The key to running your club is regular meetings. Executive members should be given fair warning of upcoming meetings and appointments. You should try to set meeting dates at least 7 days before. Try and set a schedule at the beginning of the year so that all exec members can…
The usual organisational structure of a club is that of a committee. The committee is the group of people who takes on the responsibility of organising activities and administering the affairs. The structure is different for each club depending on their aims and objectives. Each role is equally important to…
Setting up a bank account is a crucial part of operating your club/society as all monies are processed here. The following steps give you a brief guide how this all works: All affiliated Clubs and Societies should open a bank account. This must be a Not-For-Profit Organisational Account. It must…
Each year the election of Club Executive takes place at the Annual General Meeting. To be sure that this process is fair and democratic, please notify your members well in advance. At least seven days written notice must be given and quorum must be achieved for the AGM to be…
Affiliation means your club is officially associated with the UCSA. It’s simple to get, just make sure you follow the steps discussed in creating a new club. The most important thing is to make sure you have all your documents in line. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the clubs’…
Is there a club you find lacking on campus? Do you want to do something new and different? Did you see a club on our inactive clubs list that you wish to resurrect? Then you’re in the right place. This page outlines the basic steps, requirements and key documents that…