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.

For advice on Sporting and Social Clubs please contact:

Glyn Evans on 01934 637911 e-mail evans@powellslaw.com.

See also our Pubs, Clubs, Hotels & Restaurants fact sheet (PDF).