Clubs and Societies Associated Costs Fund

The Clubs and Societies Associated Costs Fund exists to help Plus Programme students access the full range of Clubs and Societies at Leeds University Union.

As long as you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply to have up to £200 reimbursed from costs you have incurred over the 23/24 Academic Year as a society member.

Looking to have your society membership fees reimbursed? Head to the membership fund webpage.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • You must be registered on the Plus Programme. For those not currently registered, you can find info on how to apply for membership here.
  • Costs must have been incurred during the 2023/24 academic year.
  • You must have been a member of the relevant society at the point in which you paid for the associated costs.
  • Only personal costs related to society activity will be eligible. For example, if equipment was bought by the applicant for the benefit or use of the whole society, this is not eligible.
  • You must have acceptable proof of purchase for anything you are claiming reimbursement on.

Costs you can claim for:

You can claim for any of the below costs. All costs must have been incurred specifically and solely to enable you to take part in the club or society.

  • Equipment: For example, sports, activewear, scripts, etc
  • Regular classes/sessions: Receipts must be signed and dated by the coach/instructor if not purchased through Engage
  • Ticketed events: These must be for society core activity or Christmas/Summer balls ONLY (must be purchased through Engage, Fixr, or Eventbrite)
  • Domestic Trips Away: See FAQ below
  • International Trips Away
  • Merchandise: Official merchandise, for example hoodies, t-shirts, bags, etc
  • Competitions/matches: Receipts must be signed and dated by the provider if not purchased through Engage
  • Gradings: Receipts must be signed and dated by the provider if not purchased through Engage
  • Insurance/membership of a professional body: Only if required or relevant to society activity
  • Travel: See FAQ below
  • Society membership add on cost

 

Applying

Before applying, please read through the LUU Associated Costs Fund Guidance document which contains eligibility criteria, the application process, evidence requirements and FAQs. You must then complete the online application form here, which will be reviewed as quickly as possible.

Contact the LUU Student Activities Team at activities@leeds.ac.uk with any questions relating to a prospective or existing application.