When?
Straight after completing your charity fundraising event
Why?
The Students’ Union itself is a registered charity, and as such, all affiliated Student Groups are part of the registered charity. This means that all money that is fundraised for charity must be banked through the SU in order to comply with UK Charity Law. This applies for all Student Groups all year round, including out-of-term time.
After Submission:
We use this notification to donate funds to your chosen charity and to add them to the RAG totaliser for the year.
Resource(s)
Charity Fundraising Donation Form
Applying for Student Group Grant Funding
When?
Applications are taken at any time but reviewed once a month.
What?
Every year, the SU has funds to support affiliated Student Groups in their development, and achieving their constitutional aims and objectives. This money is awarded to help cover the costs of Student Group events, campaigns, trips, equipment and much more.
It is important that you read through the 2023-24 Grant Funding Guidelines carefully. You should also read through the example applications before starting to fill out your own application form.
After Submission:
The Societies Council reviews all Grant Funding applications once a month.
Resource(s)
2023-24 Grant Funding Guidelines
Grant Funding Application Form
Gaining Sponsorships
When?
Sponsorship contracts can be created at any point in the year but must be reviewed by the Activities & Volunteering Department by sending the filled in template to unionactivities@le.ac.uk.
What?
Sponsorships are a fantastic way to build a relationship with a company whilst sometimes also getting a financial bonus.
After Submission:
The Activities & Volunteering Team reviews all sponsorship agreements to ensure that your Student Group is getting the best deal.
Resource(s)
Sponsorship Guidance Booklet
Template Sponsorship Contract
Generating an Invoice
What?
You can use the Invoice Template to invoice a third party, such as a sponsor, for money owed to the group. This contains the bank details and address of the Union finance office. Be aware that if the third party doesn't reference your group, the funds will not be allocated into your account.
Resource
Invoice Template