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Below you will find some background information on the legalities surrounding this area of the law, to help you get an idea of your options.
Legal Facts…
- Clubs fall broadly into two types: The “proprietary club” in which everything belongs to the proprietor, whether an individual or company, and members pay a subscription to use the club; and the “members club” in which everything belongs to the members jointly and subscriptions are paid to a common fund and an elected committee manages the club.
- There are various types of members clubs such as sports clubs, social clubs, working men’s club and community clubs each with their own constitution. Proprietary clubs require a Premises Licence if they wish to sell alcohol. A members club can obtain either a Premises Licence or more commonly a Club Premises Certificate. A club premises certificate gives the members of the club certain privileges not available to the holder of a Premises Licence.
See also our Leisure Industry Factsheet (PDF).
