Human Resources: This is important whether your organisation is run by paid staff, volunteers, or both. The following resources will help:
NCVO – Good Employment Guide for the Voluntary Sector
Sport England – Volunteering Matters, Volunteer Management
Corporate Governance: This is about ensuring that your organisation is legally compliant and effectively.
CCPR – Model constitution for sports clubs
Sport England – Running a Club, Running Meetings
NCVO – Good Trustee Guide
Child Protection: The Child Protection in Sport Unit provides resources and training for sports organisations
Offsite Activities: Visits to other venues bring new risks. The following resources are helpful:
CPSU/ASA – Safesport Away
RoSPA – Minibus Safety Code of Practice
DfES – Health & Safety of Pupils on Education Visits
Finance: It is important that your organisation’s finances are soundly handled. Useful resources include:
Sport England – Looking After the Money
NCVO – Good Financial Management Guide, VAT for Voluntary Organisations
Events: Events with spectators bring particular risks.
The Health & Safety Executive provides two guides:
HSG154 – Managing Crowds Safely
HSG195 – The Event Safety Guide
The Child Protection in Sport Unit has developed a Safe Sports Events resource pack for event organisers.
Health & Safety: The Health & Safety Executive enforces relevant legislation and provides a rage of useful guidance documents at www.hse.gov.uk
The BAALPE – Safe Practice in PE |
