legal & governance
IMPORTANCE
Having good governance can help your club run efficiently and effectively. Operating in line with policies and procedures and being led by people who have the correct skill sets and experiences to make the right decisions, can help your club grow and sustain. This in turn will benefit your members and wider audience. By having good governance, you can ensure that you are creating an environment which is welcoming and inclusive for all, whilst efficiently working towards your overall aims and ambitions.
Good governance also positively demonstrates to funders such as Sport Wales, your local authority, and other organisations that you run your club in a robust and reliable way. This will help build and maintain the confidence of funders, your members and wider audiences.
Principles
There is no one-size-fits-all model or approach when it comes to good governance, but there are some good principles that you can implement within your club.
Structures
The rules, procedures and responsibilities outlined to help ensure that the best decisions are made
People
Responsible for making decisions aligned to the future aims and ambitions of the club
Communication
Providing transparency on club activities whilst being open minded to hear the thoughts and views of members and the wider audiences
Policies & Procedures
Having the right controls and risk management in place to ensure that the club can continue to grow, develop and sustain
At first glance there appears to be lots of areas to consider within your club, but don’t be alarmed. Take your time to review what you currently have in place and what you may need to begin working on to help your club be efficient and effective. Try to seek guidance and support from individuals or a group of individuals from within your membership pool who may have some experiences or skill sets in this field.
Volunteers
What it is
Grassroots football across Wales is led by an army of volunteers, each giving up time to support tens of thousands to play football within their local community.
Why it matters
Without volunteers our game simply wouldn’t happen. So it is important to find out what can be done to help share the load and encourage everyone to lend a helping hand.
Facilities
What it is
A great facility will provide a foundation to allow the game and the community to grow together, stronger. Providing a safe place to play can enhance the lives and wellbeing of the local community.
Why it matters
Making sure pitches and facilities are of good quality and accessible all season, holds huge importance to the development of the game and the wellbeing of the local community.
Community Engagement
What it is
Football has an extraordinary power to reach out and touch the lives of many more than just those within its own community.
Why it matters
It can offer cross-cultural collaboration, a safe place to develop and grow and the ability to celebrate diversity and promote equality.
Marketing & Communications
What it is
Exploring different ways to market your club to existing and new audiences can help you stay engaged and connected.
Why it matters
It’s important to be aware of the ever evolving communication methods and how to best use the platforms available.
legal & Governance
What it is
Gain a better understanding of the different legal structures and ways to implement good governance available to clubs of all shapes and sizes.
Why it matters
Building the correct foundations and operating in the best interest of your club and the community can help you grow, develop and sustain.