CIU Membership

About CIU Membership

There are numerous advantages in joining the CIU

The Union is a non-political federation registered as an Industrial and Provident Society

The CIU is an advisory and defensive organisation, not a club, but a union of clubs.
The Union is neutral in matters of politics, and religion, open for membership to any bona-fide club. It is supported and governed by such clubs as are members.

Benefits of Personal Membership

These (amongst others) are:
•  Advocacy and defence of clubs in the legislative and other public spheres.
•  Legal and other advice for clubs.
•  Assistance in legal proceedings where matters of club principles are involved.
•  Assistance in educational work.
•  Indoor and outdoor competitions in every area.
•  Admission to other Union Clubs under reciprocal conditions.

CIU Club Affiliation Information

•  There is an initial fee of £25.00 in relation to the Club holding a share in the CIU
•  There is an annual fee due based on £1.00 plus VAT for every member in the Club
•  There is an Associate Card which every member may hold which is for life at a cost of £3.50 incl. VAT, together with a Pass Card at £3.50 incl. VAT (payable each year). This will allow the member into all other CIU Clubs.

CIU Membership Benefits

Whether you are an Personal or a Club then the benefits of the knowledge and available information of the CIU are valuable tools for all concerned

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The Union's Branches and National Executive members, as well as its staff, have a collective wealth of knowledge and experience which is available to all clubs in membership.

The Union, both nationally and locally, has many years of knowledge and experience - links with local licensing authorities, police and government bodies, and can assist and advise clubs on how best to deal with issues like employment, health and safety requirements, and a myriad of other subjects which clubs now find themselves facing.

The Union is called upon to give the views of private members clubs to many Government departments, most recently to the Department of Culture Media and Sport in relation to the Licensing and Gambling Acts. The Union's reputation within Government is strengthened by its involvement with the Committee of Registered Clubs Associations (CORCA) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Non-Profit Making Members Clubs.

Since CORCA's inception the Union has had a leading role in the administration and direction of this lobby group and has forged links with many Members of Parliament. Because of this involvement the Union is able to ensure that Government legislation continues to recognise the unique nature of Union clubs.

•  The opportunity for members to purchase Associate and Pass Cards, in order to be able to visit almost 1,600 affiliated clubs throughout Great Britain.

•  Monthly Journal giving news and views on other clubs and articles of club management and legal advice.
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•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.
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•  An Annual Report containing vast amounts of useful information.

•  Participation in local and national seminars and lectures concerning all aspects of club administration.
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•  Subsidised trips to race meetings.

•  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?

•  Member clubs can purchase all Union publication and stationary from their Branch at competitive rates.

Over the years the knowledge and experience gained by those involved with the Union has benefited all our members and we hope this will continue for many years to come.

Please see our FAQ section if you require more information.

If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to know more information select to view our Membership Booklet
call us at Head Office on 0207 226 0221


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Personal CIU Membership

There are numerous benefits and reasons in becoming a member of the CIU
Please view the Membership Booklet for more
Procedures to become a member of a CIU Club

The most often used is to go to your local Club (search list of Clubs) and ask for a membership form. Usually this will have to be seconded by 2 members who know and can vouch for you. Your application will then be put before the Club committee and an interview held. Finally a decision will be made within a reasonable timescale as to your acceptance or rejection of membership.

Once accepted there is uaually a joining fee, annual membership and the cost of the annual Pass Card and Associate card. (See CIU membership offers). You will be given a set of rules for that Club which must be adhered to at all times.

If you have just moved into an area and wish to join a Club then it is best to go and see the secretary of your local Club or the Club of your choice and discuss the options with them about joining.

Once a member, you are then able to take advantage of all the offers, benefits and entertainment available.

For more information:
Download our Membership Booklet
call us at Head Office on 0207 226 0221

Club Journal

A monthly publication supplied free of charge to all clubs in membership of the Union.

The Journal is also available to Personal club members for an annual subscription.

The Journal contains presentation photographs, clubs fund raising activities and is a way of finding out what other clubs in the Union are doing. It also provides useful information to club officials on club management issues.

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Associate Pass Cards

The ability to purchase the Associate and Pass Cards, enabling them to visit any of the other clubs in membership of the Union throughout Great Britain.


By purchasing the Union's Associate Card and Pass Card, club members can visit any of the other clubs in membership of the Union.


These cards enable club members to enjoy the benefits of associate membership. Club members are also able to participate in national games, education schools etc.

CIU Education

Officials and members can attend National Schools to keep abreast of legislation and be made aware of the requirements of club officials in areas such as employment, licensing, gambling etc.


The Union is built upon the mutual exchange of information and the Union schools are a great way for club officials or members with a desire to help their club by standing for election to the committee, to gain useful information that they can take back to their club.


The Schools are always friendly and lively venues for debate and discussion where students can gather information and pass on their own experiences in a stimulating environment.


Club member's who wish to become involved in the management of their club can apply to attend and take the Award in Club Management, a recognised and highly respected course covering club law,  accountancy and best practice.


See Education Information Page

Service Awards

Clubs can participate in local and national games leagues playing pool, snooker, dominoes, cribbage, fishing and many more. These have, over the years, become increasingly competitive and many professional snooker players started as amateurs representing their local club.

The Union offers members reduced rates at race meetings and hold meetings throughout the country with exclusive facilities for CIU club members.

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Recreation

Clubs can participate in local and national games leagues playing pool, snooker, dominoes, cribbage, fishing and many more. These have, over the years, become increasingly competitive and many professional snooker players started as amateurs representing their local club.

The Union offers members reduced rates at race meetings and hold meetings throughout the country with exclusive facilities for CIU club members.

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CIU Club Membership

There are numerous advantages for a Club to become a CIU Member
Please view the Membership Booklet for more

• Beneficial arrangements with breweries, banks and other national clubs suppliers through deals registered on behalf of clubs.
• An Annual Report containing useful reference information and advice on matters of law affecting clubs.
• Better relationships with police, local authorities, government bodies etc.
• The Head Office Rules Department deals with requests for changes to club rules. If clubs were to involve a solicitor, the cost to them would be significantly higher than their Union membership.
• Head Office and Branches deal with arbitration cases.  Again the cost could be very expensive and potentially prohibitive if solicitors or outside representative bodies were involved.
• Opportunities to stand for elections at local or national level.
• Participation at the Union’s AGM and Trade Show in Blackpool
• Participation in local and national seminars and lectures covering all aspects of club administration.
• The opportunity to attend Branch and National Meetings, meeting fellow club members and exchanging ideas with other club officials.
• The opportunity for members to purchase Associate and Pass Cards, in order to be able to visit 1,800 affiliated clubs throughout Great Britain.
• A monthly Club Journal giving news and views on other clubs and articles of club management and legal advice.
• Participating in local area and national games and quizzes and all types of sports against fellow clubmen.
• Subsidised trips to race meetings.
• Member clubs can purchase all Union publications and stationery from their Branch at competitive rates

There is an initial one-off fee of £25.00, in respect of the club holding a share in the CIU.

Thereafter, there is an annual fee based on £1.00 for every member in your club plus VAT.

For the club members to hold the Card to allow them access into the other CIU clubs, the cost is a one-off fee of £3.50 for the ‘Associate Card’ and then an annual fee of £3.50 for the ‘Pass Card’.  Every member who holds both cards will have access to the clubs.

We hope that you will consider becoming a member of the oldest club movement in this country.
Please email vera.palazova@wmciu.org with your Club details, then an information pack will be sent to the Club.

Employment Contracts

Contracts of employment and Staff Handbook can be supplied by purchasing from their local Branch Secretary.


All the contracts are correct for employment laws at the time of printing and are updated when new legislation is brought out.


The following contracts are available:

  • Club Staff Accommodation Contract
  • Contract of employment - Bar manager
  • Club Staff Handbook
  • Contract of employment - Bar / Cleaning Staff
  • Contract of employment - Club Steward
  • Club Secretary's Handbook
  • Zero Hours Contract

Please contact your Branch Secretary for availability and costs for each of the above contracts


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Financial Conduct Authority

The Union's Rules Department offers a rule amendment service to member clubs at no cost.
The Union has for many years been recognised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), previously the Financial Services Authority (FSA), as a body with the necessary knowledge and experience to ensure that clubs rules are in line with their regulatory standards. This has resulted in the Union's Rules Department being able to provide a service to member clubs allowing amendments to rules to be registered free of charge.

The Union's National Executive is aware of changes in legislation which may require rule amendments (most re cently rules relating to licensing and audit) ensuring that the appropriate wording meets the FCA's requirements.

FCA website is available here

Networking

The Union's Branches hold regular Council Meetings and disseminate information to their branch clubs on a regular basis.

Local Branch offices circulate clubs in their region with relevant local information and hold regular Branch Council meetings or Branch Lectures where member clubs can gain useful information on legislation which may help them run their club more efficiently. Lectures are given on subjects such as employment law, gaming, arbitrations, all of which can provide useful knowledge to club secretaries or club officials.

•  Club officials can attend Branch and National meetings enabling them to meet with fellow club members and exchange ideas and experience.
•  Branch meetings enable officials to gain knowledge from others with greater or wider experience and also enable members to attend the Annual Conference if nominated as a delegate by their club.
•  Members can stand for election at Branch or National level.

Clubs in membership of the Union give their members the ability to stand for election, not only as a member of the club committee, but also at a Branch or National level. Club officials who value the wider club community have made a valued and long remembered contribution to the well-being of all clubs within the Union, not only their own.

Parliamentary Links

The Union has strong links with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Non-Profit Making Members Clubs.

The Parliamentary registered All-Party Group has always been a strong supporter of the Union and its member clubs. The Group has been in existence for over 20 years and members of the Group have attended Union functions, speaking at the Annual Meeting in Blackpool on several occasions.

Arbitration / Legal

The Union is called upon to give the views of private members clubs to many Government departments, most recently to the Department of Culture Media and Sport in relation to the Licensing and Gambling Acts. The Union's reputation within Government is strengthened by its involvement with the Committee of Registered Clubs Associations (CORCA) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Non-Profit Making Members Clubs.

Since CORCA's inception the Union has had a leading role in the administration and direction of this lobby group and has forged links with many Members of Parliament. Because of this involvement the Union
The Union's arbitration service enables member clubs to fulfil their obligations required under their rule book at a minimal cost - something which clubs may find difficult and costly to provide independently.

The introduction of changes in legislation may affect clubs and the way they are monitored. Resources are limited and therefore the Union is unable to advise every member club. However, should an issue have a possible adverse affect for all clubs in membership of the Union then as much assistance as possible is provided. Through the Un ion's network of National Executive representatives and Branch Secretaries, information is filtered through to clubs and officials through the Club Journal, Council Meetings and Branch circulars.


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