| Abbreviation | U&C |
|---|---|
| Named after | Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury |
| Formation | 1949 |
| Merger of | United Club (1881) and Cecil Club (1882) |
| Type | Members' association |
| Purpose | Raise funds for members of the club standing in marginal seats |
| Headquarters | Winkfield, Berkshire |
Membership (2020) | Approx 400 |
| Affiliations | Conservative Party |
The United and Cecil Club (U&C) is a British dining club with close links to the Conservative Party. Formed in 1949 following the merger of the United Club and the Cecil Club, the club is the seventh-largest donor to the Conservatives, and focuses its donations on marginal seats. Club members have been accused of taking advantage of a loophole in political fundraising laws to donate large sums to the Conservatives without declaring them.[1]