The Societies Council is made up of a group of elected students who are responsible for the strategic direction of societies, as well as supporting society events, allocating funds, and activating new societies. 

Anyone wishing to find out more should speak to an existing Council member or email societies@GCUstudents.co.uk

Societies Council Positions

Chair 

• The Chair is responsible for the work of societies council and oversees all other members
• The Chair attends student voice.
• The Chair shall have the authority to control the societies council meeting through the Committee Meeting Rules.

Contact at SocietiesChair@GCUstudents.co.uk 

Head of New Societies

• Motivating committee volunteers to increase their membership numbers.
• Ensuring relevant processes are communicated and followed, such as forms being handed in.
• Encouraging the start-up of new societies and coaching students through this process.

Contact at SocietiesMembership@GCUStudents.co.uk 

Head of Communication

• Increasing general awareness of societies across campus. 
• Attending event team meetings to represent society events within the GCU Students’ Association calendar. 
• Ensure an active social media presence is continued and societies are aware of council activities.

Contact at SocietiesCommunication@GCUstudents.co.uk

Head of Events 

• Organising society council events and assisting societies in the running of their own events.
• Organise at least 1 society event per year
• Help with the Societies Awards Event (STAR Awards) assisting with the Staff and FTO’s 

Contact at SocietiesEvents@GCUstudents.co.uk
 

Societies Liaisons -

There are two Societies Liaisons 

• Having an overview of all societies in their area and their activities.  Motivating and supporting society volunteers in their area. 
• Ensuring that all societies are monitored and are aware of the support network available
• Organising smaller group meetings with volunteers coordinating these societies.

Contact at SocietiesLiaisons@GCUstudents.co.uk

 

Head of Fundraising 

• Explore External funding to increase funding available to societies
• Provide support for Societies with their individual fundraising events
• Assist in fundraising for Societies Awards

Contact at SocietiesFundraising@GCUstudents.co.uk