Society+ is open to all societies and, as you you earn points as a society, teamwork is key for your society to get as many points as possible!
Different activities earn different points, and you will find that many of the activities that earn points are activities you will already be doing as a society! Activities range from earning 1 point to 4 points.
How to claim points
Once a society has completed an activity or activities, they need to complete the Society+ form found on their society’s dashboard. Evidence may be required for some activities – this may mean sending a photo, screenshot or staff testimonials/confirmation. The Student Opportunities team will verify all activity and let you know if you need to send any evidence.
Points can be redeemed between 1st August – 1st April, and the society with the most points redeemed will be crowned Society of the Year! The five societies at the top of the leaderboard will be featured in the Society Spotlight newsletter each month.
For any guidance, please contact studentopps@chester.ac.uk.
Below is a list of all the activities that can be completed for points.
1-point activities
Have an active social media account
This means keeping your society’s social media account up to date – maybe introduce your committee on there and promote events your society is doing!
Follow CSU on Instagram
Follow Chester Students Union on Instagram: @chesterstudentsunion.
Follow the officers on Instagram
Follow the officer account on Instagram: @csuofficerteam.
Host a social – 1 point for each social you hold (maximum 1 point per week).
Host a social for your society. This must be an activity that isn’t related to your regular society activity, (for example, Chess Society going to the cinema) and have a minimum of 5 members in attendance.
Every 5 memberships
For every 5 members your society gains, you will earn 1 point.
2-point activities
Host a charity event
Fundraise or volunteer for a charity! (Following the event procedure if applicable). You can claim 2 points for each separate campaign.
Take a society trip
Attend a conference, convention or any activity outside of Chester (or away from your main site if your society is based at Birkenhead or Warrington). This can be a day trip or overnight stay.
Attend additional training – 2 points per session (per person)
Have a committee member attend any additional in-person/online training (Look After Your Mate, First Aid, Consent, Safeguarding, Mental Health & more!) – these must be relevant to your society and/or committee duties.
Apply & use the development grant
Claim from the society development grant – through a successful application.
Add all your regular activity to your webpage
List your regular sessions and events on your society’s page. Points can only be claimed when you’ve had a whole term’s worth of activity uploaded.
3-point activities
Create a budget plan
You can either create a budget plan for the whole year or create separate budget plans for bigger events. You can upload the plan on the points submission form.
Take part or sign up for society spotlight
Society Spotlight is a feature in our monthly newsletter for societies. Up to three societies a month can submit a short article to promote their society or events. Nominate your society to be included in this by sending a short article to studentopps@chester.ac.uk. You will gain points even if you aren’t featured that month.
Fundraise for society social funds
Hold a fundraiser to raise money for your societies social account. You can do this by holding sponsored bake sales, stay awakes, runs or more!
Hold a joint session or event with another society
Collaborate with another CSU society on an event, social or any other project. Get creative and network with other committees to see what you can collaborate on.
Host a ‘major event’ event – 3 points per event
Host an event for your society that is not part of your regular activity/sessions with an attendance of 50 or more and following the event procedure.
4-point activities
Attend CSU’s ASMM (Annual Student Members’ Meeting) – 4 points + 1 point for every member you bring!
Every year, CSU hold the Annual Members Meeting, where all students are invited to attend. The date and details will be emailed to all societies closer to the time, so keep your eyes peeled.
Note: Your society will earn 4 points if at least 1 of your committee attends the AMM and earn 1 point for every other member you bring, up to 10 points, meaning you could earn a total of 14 points for this activity!
Host a joint event with CSU/University department or participate in a CSU event
Collaborate on a project with the SU or University department OR perform/present at a major CSU event. Have any event ideas you think would work? Email us and we’ll discuss it with you: studentopps@chester.ac.uk.
Society to have 50%+ members vote in the CSU elections
Encourage your members to vote in the CSU Officer, Union Assembly & Society Committee elections – any society with 50% or more of their membership to vote will gain 5 points. Then you will be rewarded with additional points for reaching each milestone:
- 60% = +1 points
- 70% = +2 points
- 80% = +3 points
- 90% = +4 points
- 100% = +5 points
This means your society could be awarded up to 20 points!
Reaffiliate for next year
Successfully elect a new committee for the following year during the March elections.
Society+ Leaderboard
| Rank | Society | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LGBTQIA+ Society | 82 |
| 2 | British Sign Language | 61 |
| 3 | Evergreen Society | 58 |
| 4 | David Attenborough Society | 57 |
| 5 | Chester Roleplay and Games Society | 55 |
| 6 | Chess Society | 49 |
| 7 | Gaming Society | 42 |
| 8 | Criminology Society | 40 |
| 9 | Cafe Society | 38 |
| 10 | Book Club | 37 |
| 11 | Disney Society | 34 |
| 12 | Women’s Health Society | 33 |
| 13 | Ever You Events Society (EYES) | 30 |
| 14 | Film Society | 30 |
| 15 | Kingsway Performance Productions (KPP) | 30 |
| 16 | Catholic Society | 28 |
| 17 | Economics Society | 28 |
| 18 | Indian Society | 28 |
| 19 | Mature Students Society (MatSoc) | 26 |
| 20 | Medicine Society | 26 |
| 21 | Nutrition Society | 26 |
| 22 | Games Development Society | 25 |
| 23 | Pakistani Society | 24 |
| 24 | Languages & Culture Society | 24 |
| 25 | Walking Wanderers and Nature Crafters Society | 21 |
| 26 | Philophosy Society | 21 |
| 27 | Surgical Society | 20 |
| 28 | Chester GP Society | 19 |
| 29 | Drama Society | 19 |
| 30 | Geography Society | 19 |
| 31 | Islamic Society (ISOC) | 18 |
| 32 | Counselling Society | 17 |
| 33 | Bangladesh Students Society | 16 |
| 34 | STEM Society | 15 |
| 35 | Wilderness & Remote Medicine Society | 15 |
| 36 | Archaeology Society | 15 |
| 37 | Neuro Society | 15 |
| 38 | Christian Union | 15 |
| 39 | Disabled Students Society | 14 |
| 40 | Gardening Society | 14 |
| 41 | Paediatrics Society | 14 |
| 42 | Debating Circle Society | 14 |
| 43 | Law Society | 13 |
| 44 | Psychology Society (CUPS) | 13 |
| 45 | Pokemon Society | 13 |
| 46 | Drama Tech Society | 13 |
| 47 | Arts and Cafts Society | 11 |
| 48 | Arab Society | 11 |
| 49 | Film Makers Society | 10 |
| 50 | Programming Society | 10 |
| 51 | Believers LoveWorld | 9 |
| 52 | Emergency Medicine Society | 9 |
| 53 | English Literature Society | 9 |
| 54 | K-Pop Society | 9 |
| 55 | Psychiatric Society | 9 |
| 56 | Critical Care and Anaestetics Society | 8 |
| 57 | The Sanctuary Ministries | 8 |
| 58 | Oncology Society | 8 |
| 59 | Taylor Swift Society | 8 |
| 60 | Cardiology Society | 7 |
| 61 | Trauma & Orthopaedics Society | 7 |
| 62 | Photography Society | 7 |
| 63 | K-Cover Society | 6 |
| 64 | Comedy Society | 6 |
| 65 | Robotics and Intelligent Systems Society (RISS) | 5 |
| 66 | FilSoc | 5 |
| 67 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society | 5 |
| 68 | Iranian Students Society | 5 |
| 69 | African Society | 4 |
| 70 | IT Geeky Women’s Society | 4 |
| 71 | North African Society | 4 |
| 72 | Chester Entrepreneurs | 4 |
| 73 | Business Society | 3 |
| 74 | International Medics Society | 3 |
| 75 | Scandinavian Society | 3 |
| 76 | Dermatology Society | 2 |
| 77 | Apostolic Christan Society | 2 |
| 78 | Art Therapy Society | 1 |
| 79 | Medical Reasearch Society | 1 |
| 80 | Music Society | 1 |
| 81 | Student Ambassador Society | 1 |
| 82 | Burmese Society | 0 |
| 83 | Mindful Medics Society | 0 |
| 84 | BAAME Society | 0 |
| 85 | Society For Physical Sciences in Medicine | 0 |
| 86 | Friends of MSF | 0 |
















