Looking to run a campaign? You can apply for up to £100 to help support your cause! This fund is exclusively available to current Hallam students or groups that include Hallam students. There's no need to be an official society or volunteer group to apply. If you're part of a society, just let us know on the form. 

Apply here

What can the fund cover? (All requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis): 

• Promotional materials: Flyers, posters, or even sponsoring social media posts to help spread the word. 

• Campaign stunt items: If you’re planning a bold action to raise awareness, we can help with the resources you need. 

• Event spaces: Need a place to host an event? We can contribute to the booking costs. 

• Guest speakers: If your campaign would benefit from bringing in an expert or speaker, we can help cover the costs. 

• Travel expenses: If your campaign involves traveling, we can assist with that too. 

When might an application be rejected? 

• You're requesting funds to support HSU elections campaigning. 

• Your group has already received societies funding. 

• You're trying to fund activities that have already taken place without prior approval. 

• You haven't attended our campaign training sessions. 

• Your campaign conflicts with our charitable aims, is illegal, or encourages behaviour that violates the Student Code of Conduct. 

• The items you want to buy are considered dangerous. 

• There is already an ongoing campaign similar to yours. In this case, we’ll connect you with the existing campaign organisers. 

If your idea is valuable but your goals or resource requests are unrealistic, we’ll offer guidance on how to amend your proposal. However, if changes aren’t made, we may decline your application. The final decision on all applications is at the discretion of the Campaigns & Liberation Manager. 

What happens if you're successful? 

If your application is approved, you’ll be expected to spend the agreed amount upfront and claim it back using our expense form. Be sure to keep all receipts, as you'll need them for reimbursement. We'll send you an email confirming the amount you’re eligible to claim. 

Data Privacy 

We'll collect your student number and email to contact you about your application and to send you an evaluation survey about the fund. Your data will be handled in line with our data and privacy policies. 

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with m.bebbington@shu.ac.uk. 

Code of Conduct

As a student at Sheffield Hallam University you are bound under the Student Code of Conduct, including any actions as part of campaigns.

Questions?

Email us at campaigns@shu.ac.uk.