What is a Club Premises Certificate?
A club premises certificate allows a members' club to carry out licensable activities, ie, the supply of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment. There is no requirement for a qualifying club to have a Designated Premises Supervisor or personal licence holder.
How to qualify
To qualify for a Club Premises Certificate the club must make sure that it follows certain rules.
These are:
- that new members must wait a minimum of two days before being allowed full membership privileges
- that alcohol and entertainment is only provided to members of the club and their guests
- that the club has at least 25 members
- that the club is conducted in good faith and that there is no arrangement for anyone to benefit financially from buying or selling alcohol
If a club wishes to provide licensable activities to the general public, it may apply for a premises license or, subject to certain restrictions, a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).
How to apply
The application for a Club Premises certificate is the same as that for a premises licence.
However, you'll also need to send us a copy of the club rule book.
Apply for a club premises certificate online GOV.UK
What is costs
Varying the licence
If you need to vary a licence, you will need to complete an application form and pay a fee. You can do this online.
Apply and pay for a variation to a club premises certificate GOV.UK
