What are the benefits of being a Guild-affiliated society?

As a Guild-affiliated society, you are part of a community of over 260 societies and student groups who span a diverse range of interests.

Training and Resources

In-person committee training which helps you to build your skills in events planning, risk-assessing, budgeting, fundraising, leadership, and more.
Online resources to help you understand and fulfil your committee role
Access to secure society storage spaces.

Support and Representation

One-to-one help, information and resources from the Activities Team and officers.
Access to Society Forum meetings with your Societies Officer, where you can make your voice heard and shape decisons which impact societies, through the Societies Council.
Recognition and celebration events for your committee.

Financial Support

A society bank account which is secured and monitored by our Activities and Finance teams.
Financial processes which help you to ensure that your committee are complying with the law.
Support with understanding tax exemptions, and how they affect your society.
Access to termly Guild grant funding.

Event and Publicity Support

Support in risk-assessment processes to ensure your committee fulfil your duty of care and provide safe and successful events.
A guaranteed place at the Freshers' Fair in September.
Access to Guild publicity channels - Society Spotlight, student media, posterboards.
Free access to booking Guild spaces and University rooms.
A network to collaborate and share ideas with other societies.

Do you have an idea for a new Guild-affiliated society? Follow the links below to find out more and apply for affiliation.