About Societies

 

Have you ever tried to join a society, the realised it doesn't exist?

Have you got an interest that you don't feel the Students Union currently caters for?

Then try starting your own society. Anyone can start any society (unless it already exists or it's deemed too dangerous)

If your interested in starting a new society, then the first think you must do is fill out the online application form here

 

Once the form is completed it will be sent to the Student Activities Officer who will get back to you with an answer within 10 days.

 

If your society gets the go ahead, then you will be called in for a meeting with the Student Activities Officer to talk through the proposal.

 

Once a membership fee has been decided your society will then be given an online trial. It will appear on the list of societies and membership will become available to purchase.

 

The trial will last approximately 2 weeks, and in this time your society must gain 20 members. This is the LSU minimum for any society. Once 20 members has been reached your society can then become officially affilated to LSU Societies Federation. You then need to elect a committee at the societies' general meeting.

 

It really is that easy!
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Affiliating to LSU means you can make the most of the following benefits:

A business address

 

An annual slot at LSU's Freshers Fair

 

Health & Safety comfort; knowing that all members are insured and all activities are safe

 

Space on www.lufbra.net with direct communication with the student body

 

An annual grant from SocFed

 

Access to campus-wide publicity for your society’s activities

 

Advice on how to organise trips,  which companies to use etc

 

Free access to Union meeting rooms

 

Access to Union Minibus and van hire

 

Discounted rates for social room hire in the union

 

Access to University Rooms

Access to sporting facilities (not just on campus)

 

Volunteer recognition and reward, including an Annual Awards Ceremony

Free skills training

 

Accredited training options: food handling, first aid

 

Separate club bank account, professional financial advice & support

 

Contracts and employment admin for professional coaches/trainers

 

Full time sabbatical officer and staff support

 

Dedicated social night for all societies

 

Monthly newsletter sent out to all society members

 

Committee handbook as a reference for running your society

 

Support to ensure all members have equal rights and opportunities

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