Supporting your idea
We offer support at every stage when creating a new club or society, you can find out more about the process and get in touch with the Activities Team below.
If you need support at any time, we’re here to help!
Make it happen
If you've got an idea for a new club or society, check the A-Z page to make sure it doesn't already exist. After you've checked your idea doesn't overlap with existing clubs or societies, follow the steps before submitting your application.
Step 1 – Find your founders! You will need three people (including yourself) to lead the club or society.
Step 2 – Look for others that might want to get involved in your idea. You don't need to start recruiting straight away, but it helps to get your idea off the ground if you have interested students ready to get involved.
Step 3 - Check the key dates and criteria to make sure your idea aligns with ICU and Imperial values.
Step 4 - Submit your application! Once submitted, your idea for a new club or society will be reviewed by our New Activities Committee (led by students) and the ICU Activities Team.
If you need help at any time formulating your idea or have any questions about the process, team or how it all works, get in touch with us here.
Key dates
You can submit your idea at any time; the application form will stay open until the round 2 deadline.| Round | Application deadline | Outcome deadline |
| Round one | Friday, 30 October | Friday, 6 November |
| Round two | Friday, 5 February | Friday, 12 February |
Any ideas submitted after 30th October will be considered in round 2. Any idea submitted after Friday, 5th February will not be supported in 2026-27. They will be differed to the 2027-28 academic year.
If you need any support getting your idea off the ground or want to discuss a new club or society with the team, get in touch and we’ll help you through the process.
Submit your application
Apply hereWhat do you need to start?
1) Three founders
You need three founders to set up your group. These individuals will fill the three principal positions:
- President/Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
All three positions must be filled for the group to operate. At least one of the founders must be a continuing student.
2) A unique idea
Your group must offer something that isn’t already provided by another ICU group. Before applying, have a look through the existing groups and consider where your idea fits within the wider ICU community.
3) Alignment with ICU and Imperial
Your proposed group must align with the values of both Imperial College Union and Imperial College London.