Sport Governance Conference In Partnership with the Legal Panel Framework Cynhadledd Llywodraethu Chwaraeon Mewn Partneriaeth âr Fframwaith Panel Cyfreithiol Keynote Amanda Bennett Governance Adviser ID: 769490
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Sport Governance Conference In Partnership with the Legal Panel Framework Cynhadledd Llywodraethu Chwaraeon Mewn Partneriaeth â’r Fframwaith Panel Cyfreithiol
Keynote Amanda Bennett Governance Adviser / Ymgynghorydd Llywodraethu Sport & Recreation Alliance / Cynghrair Chwaraeon a Hamdden
Voluntary Code of Good Governance for the Sport and Recreation Sector Amanda Bennett Governance Adviser to the Sport and Recreation Alliance
Sport and Recreation Alliance Good Governance Voluntary Code of Good Governance Who, What, Why and How
Non-governmental umbrella body Over 320 members: Represent Promote Campaign Support, guide and equip through: Expertise Events Resources Sport and Recreation Alliance
Think…Lehman Brothers “cosmetic accounting”News International phone hackingMP expenses Nick Leeson , Barings Bank Why Good Governance?
Think…British Athletics Federation Snowsport GB Amateur Boxing Association of England Why Good Governance in Sport?
Process What went wrong?
Behaviour What went wrong?
You have an obligation to protect:Your peopleYour resources Your sport’s reputation What’s my role?
Voluntary - not a funding requirement Enables self-regulation Sport-specific – adaptations from other sectors Flexible and adaptable Backed by Government and National Sport Agencies Voluntary Code of Good Governance
Enables self regulation Inspires effective leadership Boosts stakeholder and investor confidence Promotes transparency Assists in building sustainability 21 st century organisations Promotes stakeholder and investor confidence What benefits can Voluntary Code provide?
Seven Principles
Over 70 sports bodies signed up “The Amateur Swimming Association used the Voluntary Code of Good Governance for the Sport and Recreation Sector as a key element of a thorough review of the governance structure of the ASA . The content and the structure of the Code meant we could start people thinking about the governance structure and to stimulate debate. Throughout the process it served as a valuable reference tool, enabling us to check and challenge our thinking against the principles set out in the Code. Signing up to the Code focussed minds on governance and the principles led us through the process of change“ Voluntary Code 2 years on – what has been achieved?
Lisa Wainwright
Signing up process: Secure Board approval and examine what the principles mean for your sport Include the Code as an objective in your Strategic Plan Identify an individual who will lead on implementation of the Code Communications plan – promote your commitment Seek support and guidance Celebrate progress and positive change Sign Up and Make the Commitment
SRA courses and events: Board Skills for Sport – Institute of Directors training 28-29 November Leadership Convention – 13-14 November Board Members for Sport – access to skilled non-executive Board members Voluntary Code workshop – 13 November (Principle 7) SRA Members – Governance Advisers, Business Helpline and peer support SRA website – www.sportandrecreation.org.uk SRA Support and Guidance
Created by the sector, for the sector www.sportandrecreation.org.uk abennett@sportandrecreation.org.uk Thank you for listening