Alcohol Impact is our whole-university programme designed to foster responsible drinking cultures for students. The programme adopts social change theory; aiming to reduce harm and improve welfare, well-being and academic achievement – whilst creating more inclusive spaces and enhancing the student experience. 

For full programme information click here.

Joining Alcohol Impact offers the opportunity to be part of a community; a chance to share learning; showcase achievements; attend teleconferences and virtual meetings; gain progress updates and prompts; 1-1 support; take part in collective primary research uncovering attitudes and behaviours and become part of a national success story. 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
•    We recommend that the fee is paid by the institution. In some cases, the cost is part-funded by external stakeholders (e.g. local police or city council). We can provide advice on how to approach external stakeholders if necessary. 
•    When you are ready you will be audited by a team of trained students, convened by SOS-UK.
•    Audits are required every two years to retain the accreditation.
•    All audit fees included in costs below.
•    A 15% discount is available when signing up for three years’ membership.    

INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP FEES
•    Access to an online workbook of criteria which provide an ambitious, clear, and comprehensive framework alongside examples of good practice on student responsible alcohol-related activity;
•    Ability to personalise your approach by selecting bespoke criteria to meet specific local issues;
•    Support and guidance at every stage, including one full-day support visit per institution;
•    Tailored 1-1 remote support;
•    Two national support days per year offering the opportunity to share and showcase achievements with other members of Alcohol Impact;
•    An annual research report based on collective primary research allowing partnerships to see trends and changes in student drinking habits;
•    Opportunity to share and showcase achievements and national publicity through case studies on the Alcohol Impact website; 
•    Support to recruit and manage volunteer student Alcohol Impact auditors;
•    Following accreditation: certificates and web logo which can be used on online publications, websites and signatures; on-site awards event or national reception; personalised feedback report for you and your institution.

NOT INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP FEES
•    Travel for representatives from each partnership to attend two national support days and if applicable a national end-of-year celebratory event; 
•    Venue, catering, and travel costs for student auditor training; 
•    Local awards events (if you choose to run one) to give out certificates to student auditors and celebrate local successes;
•    Any additional budget required for developing innovative interventions;
•    In some cases, students and graduates have been employed in short-term roles to help support admin and/or research. 
•    Alternatively, support has been sourced from other departments who may have funding for this role such as careers/volunteer/research departments or external sources.

For more information on any element of Alcohol Impact, please contact alcoholimpact@nus.org.uk.