Empower
Welcome to Empower! Our society has a goal of supporting everyone at whatever stage they are at on their fitness journey, and bringing people together through our fitness sessions and socials!
At Empower, our goal is to make sure people feel confident and comfortable both in and out of the gym. We are an inclusive society open to everyone, no matter where you are on your fitness journey, even at the beginning!
What you can expect as a member of UoS Empower:
- Weekly fitness sessions with a qualified personal trainer. What is focused on in these sessions is completely up to our members! Whether you would like to learn a new exercise, improve your mobility, or just become fitter overall.
- Socials both alcoholic and non-alcoholic such as brunch dates, studying together, pub quizzes, picnics, rock climbing, and many more!
- The ability to meet people with similar interests and goals through our sessions and group trips to Jubilee and other gyms in Southampton!
The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Empower this year are:
President
- You are repsonsible for leading the society and making sure that everything runs smoothly throughout the year. You are responsible for overseeing the committee, organsing and planning events and being the main point of contact between the empower and the university.
Treasurer
- You are in charge of managing the society's finances and budget throughout the year, and responsible for making sure the money is spent responsibly and kept up to date. This involves handling membership payments, social budgets and any other financial costs.
Welfare Officer
- You focus on the well-being and inclusivity of members within the society. You provide support to members who may be struggling, promote mental health awareness and help ensure that Empower is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Kit Secretary
- Within this role, you are responsible for managing and organising the society's kit. This includes designing, contacting suppliers and ordering the kit as well as distributing the kit to the members. It also involves managing the budget and payments for the kit orders as well as working alongside the committee to ensure the society has what it needs.
Social Media Secretary
- You are in charge of managing Empower's online presence, through posts and instagram stories. This may be to promote events, socials, achievements and updates that need mentioining across the society's social media platforms. The posts must be appropriate, on time and engaging, to not only maintain members within the society but to also attract new members who may be interested.
Social Secretary
- You are responsible for organising events and socials for members throughout the year. This can range from nights out, themed events and activities with other societies. The aim is to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere to encourage membership participation and engagement. .
Vice President
- In this role, you are responsible for working closely alongside the president as well as supporting them in running the society and taking on responsibilities to help manage the committee and events. You are also the second point of contact, therefore when the president is unavailable, you must step in and assume the role of the president in their absence. You must also ensure there is communication between all committee members.
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Empower, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Empower Membership | FREE | 22/09/2025 - 22/06/2026 | This membership allows you to attend our Wednesday training sessions that are run by our personal trainer across the whole year. With this memberships you will pay £4.50 per Wednesday training sessions. Additionally, you can attend any socials or other events hosted by Empower throughout the year! | |
| Empower Year Membership | £65.00 | 22/09/2025 - 22/06/2026 | This membership will last until the end of Semester 2. What is included in our Membership: - A guaranteed place on our Personal Trainer Sessions every week. The price of this membership equates to 13 sessions, however you will be able to go to at least one a week, which could add up to 30+ sessions - Discounts on tickets to our paid socials and events | |
| Empower Semester 2 Membership | £35.00 | 02/01/2026 - 22/06/2026 | This membership will last until the end of Semester 2. What is included in our Membership: - A guaranteed place on our Personal Trainer Sessions each week. Discounts on tickets to our paid socials and events - Discounted UoS Empower Kit |
Products
Available products to purchase for Empower
Empower vest with initials
Black Empower Vest - £20
Initials - £2
Total - £22
Empower Tote Bag
Tote Bag - £13
Initials - £2
Role - £2
Total - £17
Empower Tote Bag
Tote Bag - £13
Initials - £2
Role - £2
Total - £17
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
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All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Privacy Notice which describes how they use personal data collected
Download Privacy NoticeHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Empower are available to view below
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below:
Wednesday 20 May
Give It A Go: You Are More Than Empower Taster
Performance Gym