Star status means Clubs and Societies have gone above and beyond to create an accessible, collaborative and engaging community for their members. Members joining a 3/4/5* club or society can expect a high level of service with regular activities, giving them real experiences and opportunities to aid their personal and professional development.
See the Clubs and Societies requirements for gaining 3, 4 & 5* status below!
Star Grading Leaderboard and Points
As you complete tasks, your society will accumulate points which will be reflected in the leaderboard!
How are the points allocated? One Branch = 150 Points, One Task = 25 Points
How do I get Five Star? Three Star = 100 points / Four Star = 200 Points / Five Star = Two Branches OR 300 Points
5* CLUB OF THE YEAR – This award will be presented at the SUBU Awards and has been determined by the 5* Grading scheme rather than nomination. The club with the most points at the end of the year wins!
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Star Grading Branches
| Sustainability - 150pts |
| Utilise group transport over individual drivers e.g. hire a coach through DrivenConnect, get the bus to a social etc. |
| Use an Amazon-alternative when ordering items for your society in line with SUBU's sustainability policies |
| Organise a beach clean/ litter pick or alternative activity that contributes to conservation of the local areas |
| Purchase club merchandise in line with SUBU's sustainbility policies |
| Engage in one BU/SUBU sustainability campaign e.g. Fairtrade Week, Green Week |
| Choose 3 Sustainable Development Goals for the society to focus on for the year |
| Community Impact - 150pts |
| Have the committee register on the Volunteering Hub |
| Use the 'SumUp' machines for a society fundraiser |
| Organise and deliver a volunteering event independently with support from SUBU |
| Society votes on a charity to support for the academic year and organise 2 fundraisers |
| Log volunteering hours of the volunteering Hub - this can include hours you have spent volunteering for the society e.g. committee admin tasks, sending emails, running social events |
| Fundraise £150 for your chosen charity and/or your society |
| Club Development - 150pts |
| Have a committee member attend Emergency First Aid/ Mental Health First Aid Training on behalf of the society |
| Submit a Widening Access Policy |
| Attend a SUBU Summit/ Student Members Meeting |
| Attend Committee Fest/ Presidents' Association |
| Organise a 'Give It A Go' in the Freshers period to attract new members |
| Have a stand at Freshers Fair / Refreshers Fair |
| Trips and Events - 150pts |
| Host a collaboration with one or more society |
| Host a sober social |
| Host an event at Lansdowne (includes TOFS) |
| Utilise group transport options over individual drivers e.g. hire a coach through DrivenConnect |
| Organise a community activity e.g. a litter pick at Slades Farm |
| Host a society activity-relevant trip e.g. Baking Society goes to York Chocolate Stories |
| Liberation - 150pts |
| Fundraise for a charity that supports/ empowers underrepresented communities or educates allies |
| Committee to ensure that pronoun badges are made readily available to their members during regular activity for those who wish to wear them |
| Mark a national History Month/Awareness Week on your society social media channels e.g. shouting about people related to your society who are from the community the month/week/day is marking, sharing ways people could be allies to that community |
| Make your online content accessible- add alt text and caption your videos |
| Add Access Statements to your event listings and advertising; |
| Run an event as part of SUBU's History Month/Awareness Week plans throughout the year: for example, organise an event related to a liberation network community, invite a guest speaker to talk on their lived experiences in the community |
| Bonus Branch- New Club (for those who start after Christmas break) - 150pts |
| Get a logo designed for the society |
| Customise your webpage |
| Organise your first event/social |
| Set up a social media page for the society |
| Reach 15 members- committee members must buy their memberships to the society too! |
| Have a stand at Refreshers Fair |
