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Star Grading - SUBU Clubs and Societies

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.

3 Star Award 4 Star Award 5 Star Award

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 
Sustainability
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
Community Impact
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
Club Development
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
Trips and Events
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
Liberation
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
New Club