Start a Society

PLEASE NOTE: Our second society application window is now open!

 

Want to start a new society? On this page, you can apply to affiliate a new society or adopt an inactivate one. Just follow the steps below to get the ball rolling.

Societies Information Pack | Download Accessible Version

 

Ready to apply? Complete the form at the bottom of this page.

 

Step One - Find your members

 

You need to recruit 10 members to start a society.

 


Step Two - Recruit your committee

 

Decide which individuals will make up your society's committee. a society needs a minimum of a President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer to get the group up and running. Find out about the committee roles here.



Step Three - Complete the application form

 

To complete this form, you will need:

  • The student numbers of your 10 interested students
  • The contact details of your committee
  • An explanation of the aims of your group, how it’s unique to existing societies, and your proposed membership fee
     



Step Four - Await a decision

 

Your application will be reviewed by our elected Presidents. You will receive a response within 10 working days.



Step Five - Affiliate your society

 

If your application is approved, you will need to complete the following to become a fully affiliated society:

  • Attend committee training
  • Complete your society risk assessment and constitution


Step Six - Officially join your society

 

Once affiliated, your society webpage will be created by the SU team. By signing up to your society via this webpage, you will complete the affiliation process and become an official member.

 

Feeling a bit stuck?

Don’t panic. Contact us at SUengagement@edgehill.ac.uk for guidance on what to do.

In the event that the form below does not work please try the following link - Society Form