The Union is a non-political federation of nearly 1,600 clubs, registered as an Industrial and Provident Society
•The opportunity for members to purchase Associate and Pass Cards, in order to be able to visit 1,600 affiliated clubs throughout Great Britain.
•Monthly Journal giving news and views on other clubs and articles of club management and legal advice. Click here for more information
•The opportunity to attend Branch and National Meetings thus meeting fellow club members and exchanging ideas with other club officials.
•Regular information from local branch and national offices helping officials run their clubs efficiently.
•Participating in local, area and national games quizzes and in all types of sports against fellow clubmen. Click here for more information
•An Annual Report containing vast amounts of useful information.
•Participation in local and national seminars and lectures concerning all aspects of club administration. Click here for more info
•Subsidised trips to race meetings. Click here for more info
•Beneficial arrangements with breweries, banks and other suppliers through deals registered on behalf of clubs.
•Opportunities to stand for elections at local or national levels.
•Up to date information and advice on matters of law affecting clubs.
•Better relationships with police, local authorities, government bodies etc.
•Solicitors would be required to help the club with rule changes at a cost of several hundred pounds. The Union’s Rules Department does this free of charge.
•Who would organise and pay for arbitrations if the club was not in the Union?