Start a Club or Society

Start a Club or Society

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in setting up an official new club or society at UWTSD. The process is straightforward, with a few checkpoints along the way. Follow the guidance below to start your application. If you have any questions or want some help, please feel free to reach out to our Opportunities team at su.opps@uwtsd.ac.uk, where a team member will get in contact with you as soon as possible.

All club and society applications are reviewed and approved by our Exec Committee - we’ll notify you of the outcome within 14 working days of the review.

1. Download and complete the forms

To get your group set up, you'll need to complete two forms - our New Student Group Form and our Budget Forecast template. These documents will go through the aims of your group and its financial forecast - make sure you fill in these documents carefully.

New Group Set Up Form  Budget Forecast template

2. Submit your forms and get feedback

Once you've completed these documents, email them to su.opps@uwtsd.ac.uk. A member of our Student Opportunities Coordinators will review them, give you feedback, and arrange a meeting. During this meeting, we'll discuss your ideas and plans. This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions and benefit from the expertise of the Opportunities Team.

3. Update your forms /  Exec Committee review

You will have a chance to update and amend your documents before they go to our Exec Committee - made up of Union Sabbatical Officers and Senior Management. They meet once a month and oversee the creation of new clubs or societies. They'll make sure;

  • That your group does not replicate an existing club or society. 
  • That your group does not propose any reputation risk to the Union and the wider community.
  • That your group's primary aims are for the benefit of UWTSD students.

The Exec Committee will decide on your proposal, and your Student Opportunities Coordinators will notify you of the outcome within 14 working days of the review.

4. Next Steps

If approved, your Student Opportunities Coordinator will discuss the next steps, which include creating a webpage, financial account, facility bookings, and more. It is then up to you to promote your page to gather interest from students and grow your membership.