If you operate a private members' club (such as working men's clubs, social clubs, etc.) you can apply to us for authorisation to use the club premises for relevant activities.
You need a certificate to:
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sell or supply alcohol to members or guests
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provide regulated entertainment, like musical performances or film screenings, for members or guests
You do not need to appoint a designated premises supervisor (DPS) if you hold a club premises certificate. Responsibility for the supply of alcohol rests with the committee of the club.
You may need to apply for a club premises certificate through your council if you’re a social, sporting or political members club (like a working men’s club or British Legion).
You need a certificate to:
- sell or supply alcohol to members or guests
- provide regulated entertainment, like musical performances or film screenings to members or guests
What the certificate allows
If your club holds a club premises certificate:
- it may be able to supply alcohol to members and sell it to guests without the need for any member or employee to hold a personal licence - depending on what the certificate allows
- it doesn’t need to specify a Designated Premises Supervisor
- police and licensing officers have more limited rights of entry because the premises are private
Conditions
To qualify for a certificate, your club must make sure that:
- it has premises that are occupied and used regularly for club purposes
- alcohol and entertainment is only provided to members and their guests
- only someone 18 or older who is nominated by the club can serve alcohol or buy it for the club
- there is no arrangement for anyone to benefit financially from buying or selling alcohol
- new members wait two days from their application before getting membership privileges
- it is established and conducted in good faith
- it has at least 25 members
Check with your council for the exact conditions.
You may have to pay Machine Games Duty on any gaming machines you have on your premises.
How to apply
You can apply online to the local council for a club premises certificate here.
If you do not have the correct software to open the PDF application, then an alternative format of the application forms and declaration can be found here. Please then email the completed forms to licensing@southkestven.gov.uk to begin the process.
You may need to provide other information, including:
- a plan of the premises
- a copy of the rules of the club
- a club operating schedule
You may need to pay an annual fee.