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Getting Started

Are you a new society or want a refresher of the basics? This page is designed to get you started with all the information you need to successfully manage your society.

First Step – Training

Get training and upskill for volunteering roles and to benefit your future career

Second Step – Planning Ahead

Events and Trips

Societies who plan ahead are more likely to engage their members and run successful events. Here you can access all forms for room bookings, trip authorisation, vehicle hire and more!

Events & Trips

Risk Assessments

It is mandatory to complete a general annual risk assessment for regular society events. All society events need to be risk assessed. 

Risk Assessment

Finances

Manage your society finances effectively and legally. 

Finances

Grants

Apply for grants to fund your society activities. 

Grants

The Society Year and Key Dates and Deadlines

This page outlines a timeline of a typical society year, with key events, milestones and information linked. From Society Assemblies, to reaffiliation make sure to note these key dates in your society calendar! 

Key Dates

Third Step – Day-to-Day Running

  1. Selling Merchandise

    Societies have the option of selling merchandise on their webpage. This can be done by emailing the Societies team with all your merchandise details. Please go onto our designated merch page to find out the details we require and how you can manage your merch.

    Merch Page

  2. Incorporate Active & Engaged initiative

    This rewards societies who go above and beyond to positively engage with students, Strath Union and the wider community. There are three tiers to achieve: Bronze, Silver and Gold, with prizes for each.

    Active & Engaged information

  3. Consider your storage needs

    If you need to store equipment that your society owns, send an email to Societies team with a description e.g. number/size of items, expected storage duration, intended usage and we will advise on how to store this safely.

  4. Policy, Constitution and Committee Governance

    The Society Policy outlines how your society must run. You can use the page below as a guide for any changes to or issues with your society constitution and/or committee. 

    Policy, Constitution & Committee Governance

  5. Create a volunteering profile

    Committee members will receive a discount at Union venues and certificate at the end of the academic year. 

    Create profile

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We are always looking to improve our resources for all societies, so if you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us.