England Athletics produced a set of cub standards in line with legal legislation and the code of sports governance (Tier 1) set out by Sport England to help clubs understand what they should have in place for good governance and duty of care:
- Good governance is the foundation of a well-run It protects the club’s values and reputation whilst looking after the club’s funds and people. It also holds those responsible accountable for the club’s actions and decisions. It’s represented by the structures, rules, policies and practices in operation in a club.
- ‘Duty of care’ is a common law that applies to all individuals and organisations. Clubs have a duty of care towards their members and are responsible for ensuring all club activity is safe. Everyone has a role to play in keeping others safe. All club members should know what to do if they have any concerns.