Information for society officers

Information for society officers and activists

What can the CSC do for my society?

The CSC provides societies with grants to fund their activities - information on filling out your grant application is available in the handbook. The CSC office also provides services to help you run your society - see CSC Office Services. The CSC also allocates rooms in college to societies, and can provide amenities and furnishings. A full guide to what the CSC can do for you is contained in the handbook section. 

How do we apply for a grant from the CSC?

Grant Applications are submitted online. When you have submitted your grant application, the CSC Executive may ask to meet with your Treasurer to discuss your claim. The Executive will then decide your allocation for the year. Supplementary Grant Applications can be made throughout the year to cover additional activity.  

How can we get people to join our society?

Societies normally set up stands during Freshers' Week (the week before term starts) to attract new members. Additionally, you may sign up members at society meetings and events. See the Running a Society section of the handbook for information on Freshers' Week etc. It is important to note that membership of your society must be open to all members of college, i.e. you cannot operate a selective membership policy. 

What does the CSC Executive do?

The Executive is made up of the CSC Officers, plus eight ordinary members elected by the Treasurers of currently recognised societies. The Executive's job is to run the CSC day-to-day, making decisions on grant applications, recognition of new societies, and other matters. The Executive holds regular meetings during term time. 

Can I become a member of the CSC executive?

Yes! Executive members are elected at the CSC's Annual General Meeting, which is held in Trinity Term. You must be proposed and seconded by the Treasurer of a fully recognised society - these nominations are taken from the floor during the meeting. Only the Treasurers of fully recognised societies are eligible to vote in elections for the Executive, which are held by the Single Transferable Vote system. 

Can I become a CSC officer?

Yes! It may help to have already served as an ordinary member of the Executive, but anybody can be nominated for any of the Officerships of the CSC, as long as you are proposed any nominated by Treasurers of fully recognised societies. See the About Us section for details of the CSC officerships.