Winter Conference 2023
YL Winter Conference will be happening in Reading on the weekend of the 17th-19th February 2023. You can now book your tickets using the link below.
If you want to come to conference but are concerned about the cost, then please consider applying for our Access Fund. This is a dedicated pot of money we set aside to help members attend so please do submit an application if you need to!
Policy Deadlines
Please submit all policy and amendment submissions to rebecca.jones@youngliberals.uk in advance of the relevant deadline.
- Submission of Motions & Constitutional Amendments: 18th January
- Amendments & Amendments to Constitutional Amendments: 3rd February
- Emergency motions deadline: 14th February (Happy Valentine's Day!)
Drafting Advice
If you’d like to submit a motion but aren’t sure how best to write one, you can ask for drafting advice from our wonderful Policy Committee. Submit requests to: rebecca.jones@youngliberals.uk. Drafting advice will open on Thu 1st December and will be open until Sun 15th January.
So be sure to book your tickets soon to secure your place and ensure you don’t miss out on a great event!
Click HERE to book!
We've prepared a Travel Guide to help you get to Reading and the venue - click here to read!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email the Events Officer at katharine.macy@youngliberals.uk and they will be happy to help in whatever way they can.
CONFERENCE ACCESS FUND
The Young Liberals Conference Access Fund allows all Young Liberals to submit requests for financial support so that Conference is open to all our members.
If you have never been to Conference before, or already know how fun it is but have run into financial trouble, then don't worry - the Conference Access fund is here to help!
Access fund applications for Reading 2023 have now closed. Access fund for our Summer Conference will open later in the year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is there a deadline to apply by?
A: Yes - applications will close on January 13th 2023. Although, if you have a change of circumstances or similar contact the Finance Officer directly.
Q: How will you decide which requests to grant?
A: Similar to our Young & Winning Grants for candidates, executive members and diversity representatives will meet to discuss the anonymised applications. Most applications are approved.
Q: What if you don't like my bid or it's unclear?
A: If there are any issues the Finance Officer will get in touch. If you have any questions about refining your plan feel free get in touch with the Finance Officer, Lucas or the Accessibility, Diversity & Standards Officer, Lucy.
Q: How soon can we get the money?
A: The Access Fund will first cover ticket costs so that you don’t have to pay anything. If you need more assistance reimbursements will happen after Conference and receipts will need to be provided, as well as the bank details of the individual applicant. We don't have to see original receipts; emailed copies will do just fine. We'll get your payment to you as soon as possible once we have all this information. If this is a problem for you though, contact the Finance Officer and we'll see what we can do.
Q: I still have questions!
A: Feel free to get in touch with the Finance Officer if there are still any questions left unanswered by this FAQ!