Sports’ National Governing Bodies...

Facts
With a myriad of laws and processes to administer and enforce when disciplinary and safeguarding issues arise, the attitude and effectiveness of sports National Governing Bodies (NGBs) is paramount to the reputation of your sport and public confidence.

Sports’ National Governing Bodies (NGBs) are expected to up hold proper standards of conduct and behaviour. Equality, integrity and a reputation for excellence require NGBs to demonstrate fairness, competence and transparency when dealing with issues.

Problems
Disciplinary matters are often dealt with in house, sometimes as a “bolt on” job for busy staff with little or no legal training. They are time consuming, difficult and emotional. And to make matters worse, sometimes policies in place are inadequate.

Failure to have proper policies and to deal swiftly and efficiently with complaints and disciplinary issues can result in expensive legal claims, lost reputation and public confidence and withdrawal of funds from funding bodies.

Solutions – How Positive Intention can help your NGB
We can tailor solutions to deal with your problems and we will help you choose which service or combination of services best suits your needs:

  • End to end service for disciplinary matters including policy drafting and taking over the whole disciplinary process from complaint to hearing.
  • Dealing with any specific part of the process eg presenting cases to panels.
  • Bespoke training for Board members, staff and disciplinary panels to give the skills, knowledge and confidence to deal with issues.

Business Benefits
Managing director Anita Bickerdike will use her passion for working with sports’ organisations and experience of the legal profession to ensure:

  • Your NGB is working to full potential and maintaining a reputation for excellence.
  • Board members are clear and confident to deal with issues.
  • Your procedures are fit for purpose and robust to scrutiny.
  • Your people understand the laws, processes and policies governing your sector.
  • Your staff feel confident, with the support and knowledge they need to be their best.

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