Guides
Long-form, plain-English guidance for committees actually doing the work. Written for volunteers running clubs in the evenings, not for consultants.
Comnly built this hub because the same questions come up on every committee call. The guidance below stands on its own. Where Comnly genuinely helps with delivery, we say so at the end of each guide and not before.
How UK clubs and associations actually grow membership in 2026. Open days, referrals, the joining flow, the first 30 days, and the small set of numbers worth tracking.
Read the guideAttendance dropping at club nights, socials and events? The six real reasons it happens, the diagnostic questions to ask, and a 30-day plan to turn it around.
Read the guideA practical six-week migration plan for UK clubs moving the operational side off WhatsApp. What to move, what to leave behind, and how to take the membership with you.
Read the guideNotice periods, agenda items, quorum, proxies, voting, minutes, and committee elections. The complete handbook for UK club secretaries running their first or fiftieth AGM.
Read the guideWhat UK GDPR actually means for small clubs and associations, in plain English. Lawful basis, member data, consent, retention, and what your committee should do this month.
Read the guideTake the free five-minute club communication health check. Twelve questions, no email gate to see your score, and a per-pillar breakdown of where your committee is strong and where the gaps are.
Take the health check