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The board's role
The board manages and runs the organization between annual meetings, and is the organization's second highest authority; after the annual meeting. The board's duties vary from organization to organization, but more effort is always expected from a board member than from an ordinary member. One of the most important tasks of the board is to decide which activities an organization should engage in - and secure funding for these. The income of an organization can come from membership fees, support from UiS, the Danish Welfare Council or through foundations and free funds. It is also possible to have a deductible for the events that are organised.
Open fund:
Frifond offers various schemes aimed at different target groups, including Frifond music, Frifond theatre, and Frifond children and young people. To apply for support, the group must consist of a minimum of three people, and the activity must primarily take place in their own municipality. Organized sports activities are not supported, and at least 1/3 of the participants must be under 26 years of age. The activity must be based on voluntary efforts, and there is no fixed application deadline. Applications can be sent continuously, and further information and the application form can be found here.
The savings bank foundations:
Many savings bank foundations around the country are tasked with supporting various forms of volunteering. Two specific foundations that support student associations are Sparebankstiftelsen SR-Bank and Skandiabanken's "Framgang Sammen."
Savings bank foundation SR-Bank:
Supports initiatives within culture, growing up environment, sports, outdoor life and competence. The focus is on creating activities that benefit many, based on voluntary efforts. The application form and more information can be found here.
Skandiabanken's "Progress Together":
Supports ideas and projects that promote good self-esteem and socialization for children and young people in Norway. The projects must contribute to equality and be independent of religion, gender, health, ethnic background or sexual orientation. The focus is also on developing knowledge and skills in an inclusive way. The application form and more information can be found here.
Operating funds are financial support for student organizations and line associations that have signed a cooperation agreement with StOr. These funds are allocated once a year. The guidelines and application form can be found at the bottom of this page. It is the student parliament at UiS that processes the applications for the organizations at UiS, following a recommendation from the work committee. The application deadline was 21 December for 2024.
At the bottom of this page you will find questions and answers to simplify the application process.
All line associations and student organizations at UiS must have a cooperation agreement with StOr. The agreement gives you as an organization some rights, such as being able to apply for operating funds. It also places certain expectations on you, such as participating in Engagement meetings.
Detailed budget
Overview of income and expenses for the organization in the coming year.
Activity list
Overview of planned events and activities under the organisation's auspices in the coming years.
Documentation on the account holder
Documentation from online banking that the account is in the organisation's name, and that the finance manager has authority over it.
Signed minutes from the Annual Meeting / General Assembly
During the Annual Meeting, Minutes must be written, and these signed and sent to Brønnøysund to update the overview of who is on the board. We want this to ensure that the board is elected properly. (New organizations send us minutes from the founding meeting)
Signed accounts and balance sheet
We want this to ensure good financial management, as well as to gain an insight into how the organization is doing financially. This will be an important part of the processing of support. (Signed accounts for the last financial year, i.e. 2022 at this time. (For new organisations, we only want a balance sheet overview.
Annual report
An overview of all the activities the organization has had in the past year (2023)
Statutes
The organisation's laws and regulations. Here it may happen that several of you are forced to make minor changes at your next annual meeting/general meeting.