Clubs and Societies: FAQs
What’s this about a clubs and societies induction?
Office Bearers from all affiliated clubs and societies must attend an induction session. At the session we will cover topics such as Room Hire, Minibus Hire, and Grant Applications. This also provides an opportunity for Clubs and Societies to meet with the Committee and ask any questions with regards to running a club. Induction meetings will be held in the Williams Room.
If you do not attend the induction you will not be able to hire rooms or minibuses.
Induction dates for 2012 are:
12 January – 1pm, Williams Room
More dates will be confirmed and added to the website.
Do I need a bank account to affiliate?
No. You only need a bank statement if you would like to apply for funding.
How long does it take to affiliate my society to the SRC?
The clubs and societies panel usually meets once every two weeks so once you hand in your forms it won’t be long before you’re affiliated.
What is a grant?
A grant is for events or equipment your club need a bit of financial help to buy. You can apply for almost anything.
What is not funded by the grant?
Whilst the SRC want to make it as easy as possible for your club to put on great events to attract new members there’s a few thinks we don’t fund:
- Alcohol
- Trips- including travel costs, accommodation costs or entry fees
- Deposits- including hire of venues
- Gifts to speakers
- Raffle Prizes
We also DO NOT fund anything that has already taken place or been purchased.
What’s the best way to make sure I get the grant I have requested?
When the SRC Clubs and Societies panel review applications for grants we are looking for as much information as possible.
We have a lot of clubs and societies affiliated and it really helps if you give us a little bit of background about your clubs and the reason for the grant application.
We think it’s really important that you have also tried to raise some of the money yourself. Raising money is a great way to get your club working together and a great way to market it.
It’s really important that you have shopped around for the best price before you apply.
I’m holding an event over the summer can I still apply for a grant?
The grant system usually runs from the beginning of October to the middle of June. To make sure that the system is fair and works as well as possible we review and update it each year over the summer.
Any events over the summer or before October could not be funded by a grant.
I am organising a trip for my club, can I use the mini bus service?
Clubs and Societies can hire out the minibuses when they are free, but you do need to book in advance. To book a mini bus you must have two members who have sat the SRC minibus test and provide a £200 deposit
How do I sit an SRC minibus Test?
To be eligible to sit an SRC minibus test you must be 21 or over and have had a full UK drivers licence for 3 years.
You must also have no points on your licence. Tests are usually on a Thursday; again you need to book in advance you will need your full paper licence and passport beforehand to be copied.
How can I start my own club?
Can’t find a club or society you want to join? It’s easy to start a club all the forms are downloadable from this page, just complete them and hand them into SRC Reception on the first floor of the John McIntyre Building.
Where can I find out more information about Clubs & Societies?
If you have any further queries about Clubs & Societies and their involvement with the SRC, email clubsandsocs@src.gla.ac.uk.
I want to join a club. Where can I view all clubs?
To view all affiliated clubs, visit http://www.glasgowstudent.net/clubs/affiliated/.