diff --git a/groupmanagement/migrations/0004_authgroup.py b/groupmanagement/migrations/0004_authgroup.py
index f0cf52ac..a7bbda98 100644
--- a/groupmanagement/migrations/0004_authgroup.py
+++ b/groupmanagement/migrations/0004_authgroup.py
@@ -82,9 +82,9 @@ class Migration(migrations.Migration):
                 ('internal', models.BooleanField(default=True, help_text='Internal group, users cannot see, join or request to join this group.<br>Used for groups such as Members, Corp_*, Alliance_* etc.<br><b>Overrides Hidden and Open options when selected.</b>')),
                 ('hidden', models.BooleanField(default=True, help_text='Group is hidden from users but can still join with the correct link.')),
                 ('open', models.BooleanField(default=False, help_text='Group is open and users will be automatically added upon request. <br>If the group is not open users will need their request manually approved.')),
-                ('description', models.CharField(max_length=512, help_text='Description of the group shown to users.', )),
+                ('description', models.CharField(max_length=512, blank=True,  help_text='Description of the group shown to users.', )),
 
-                ('group_leaders', models.ManyToManyField(related_name='leads_groups', to=settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL, help_text='Group leaders can process group requests for this group specifically. Use the auth.group_management permission to allow a user to manage all groups.',)),
+                ('group_leaders', models.ManyToManyField(related_name='leads_groups', to=settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL, blank=True, help_text='Group leaders can process group requests for this group specifically. Use the auth.group_management permission to allow a user to manage all groups.',)),
             ],
         ),
         migrations.RunPython(combine_group_models, reverse_group_models),
diff --git a/groupmanagement/models.py b/groupmanagement/models.py
index adf0d2d2..52d98343 100644
--- a/groupmanagement/models.py
+++ b/groupmanagement/models.py
@@ -50,12 +50,12 @@ class AuthGroup(models.Model):
                                help_text="Group is open and users will be automatically added upon request. <br>"
                                          "If the group is not open users will need their request manually approved.")
     # Group leaders have management access to this group
-    group_leaders = models.ManyToManyField(User, related_name='leads_groups',
+    group_leaders = models.ManyToManyField(User, related_name='leads_groups', blank=True,
                                            help_text="Group leaders can process group requests for this group "
                                                      "specifically. Use the auth.group_management permission to allow "
                                                      "a user to manage all groups.")
 
-    description = models.CharField(max_length=512, help_text="Description of the group shown to users.")
+    description = models.CharField(max_length=512, blank=True, help_text="Description of the group shown to users.")
 
     def __str__(self):
         return self.group.name