Lead directors - welfare and safety

The Code for Sports Governance places a requirement on organisations to appoint a lead director with responsibility for welfare and safety (Req. 4.7) and this may be considered good practice regardless of an explicit obligation to do so.

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Roles and responsibilities

The Code for Sports Governance places a requirement on organisations funded at Tier 3 level by Sport England and/or UK Sport to appoint a lead director with responsibility for welfare and safety.

While not all organisations may be under an explicit obligation to take this step, it might be appropriate to consider making such an appointment as part of considering how to ensure the Board takes account of the welfare and safety of all those who come into contact with the organisation.

Why appoint a lead director?

Welfare and safety touch on every aspect of an organisation's activities. Ensuring a safe environment for all who come into contact with it is one of the mos

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