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The Association of Conservative Clubs is an organisation associated with the Conservative Party in the
Association of Conservative Clubs
{{Authority control Organisations associated with the Conservative Party (UK) 1894 establishments in the United Kingdom Working men's clubs
The Association of Conservative Clubs is an organisation associated with the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland, continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...
. It represents and provides support to the largest association of political clubs in the country estimated at 1,100.
The Association of Conservative Clubs was formed in 1894. Its objects are to assist and encourage the formation of clubs and to support the principles of Conservatism
Conservatism is a Philosophy of culture, cultural, Social philosophy, social, and political philosophy that seeks to promote and to preserve traditional institutions, practices, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in r ...
and aims of the Conservative Party. From 1895 to 1941, the association published ''The Clubman''. It was succeeded by ''Conservative Clubs' Gazette'' and ''Conservative Clubs' Magazine''.
Such clubs can vary from Conservative working men's club
Working men's clubs are British private social clubs first created in the 19th century in industrial areas, particularly the North of England, Midlands, Scotland and South Wales Valleys, to provide recreation and education for working class m ...
s to more prestigious clubs known as ''constitutional clubs''. Significantly, constitutional clubs are under no obligation to contribute to Conservative Party funds. Reflecting the dual origins of the modern Conservative and Unionist Party, some affiliates are called ''unionist clubs''. They may also be known as Beaconsfield clubs (after Benjamin Disraeli), Salisbury clubs or any combination of these titles. These affiliates can offer a wide range of facilities, including snooker
Snooker (pronounced , ) is a cue sport played on a rectangular table covered with a green cloth called baize, with six pockets, one at each corner and one in the middle of each long side. First played by British Army officers stationed in Ind ...
, bar games and entertainment.
The vast majority of Conservative clubs offer full membership to both men and women.
See also
* National Union of Labour and Socialist Clubs *National Union of Liberal Clubs *Working Men's Club and Institute Union
The Working Men's Club and Institute Union (CIU or C&IU) is a voluntary association of private members' clubs in Great Britain & Northern Ireland, with about 1,800 associate clubs. One club in the Republic of Ireland, the City of Dublin Workin ...
References
External links
Association of Conservative Clubs
{{Authority control Organisations associated with the Conservative Party (UK) 1894 establishments in the United Kingdom Working men's clubs