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Craig Jackson explores the steps organisations are taking in response to the pandemic and explains BDO's 'Rethink' model.

As organisations embrace remote working, Chris Culbert offers tips on how to ensure security and robust practices are implemented while your staff are out of the office.

Kristen Natale, Head of Volunteering at Sport England shares her thoughts on the new requirement on people planning in the revised Code for Sports Governance released by Sport England and UK Sport in December 2021.

A reaction to the report into behaviour and culture at Swim England and in aquatics disciplines.

The SGA offers a bursary scheme to allow individuals who are successful in the application process to access The Chartered Governance Institute’s Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance free of charge. The certificate focuses on equipping those who work in the sports sector with the knowledge and key skills necessary to develop good governance practices within their organisation. 

Those who complete the course will receive a recognised certificate from the leading professional body for governance as well the opportunity to become part of a global governance community.

We will also organise networking events for the SGA bursary students to further your connections and help facilitate peer-to-peer learning.

SGA blogs provide thought-provoking commentary on topical stories in sports governance, developments in the legal, regulatory and business environments, and opinions from our network of experts and collaborators.

The SGA runs applications for two of its services: the Board Development Fund and the bursary scheme for the Certificate in Sports Governance. Check out our tips for completing the application form.

The SGA Board Development Fund enables organisations operating in the sport and physical activity sector in the United Kingdom to access - free of charge - development training for their board members which can be customised, if required, and delivered in-house (either in-person or online). It allows organisations successful in the application process to identify areas of need or areas of particular focus for them which are not catered for by existing training provision.

The fund provides the flexibility to meet the needs of organisations with different requirements for their board's development and to provide training support in specific areas of governance.

The fund is limited and applications will be assessed against specified criteria, which include the specific need answered, the benefit to the organisation and the organisation’s access to paid-for training. Priority will be given to organisations that would otherwise be unable to obtain the requested training due to financial constraints.

Useful links to help you set the safeguarding obligations and responsibilities in your organisation.