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Governance is a word that is used often, in the media and in the workplace. But what exactly does it mean?

Join us for an evening of drinks and networking ahead of our annual conference.

Wednesday 12 November 2025 at Sixes Social Headingley.

We offer a range of opportunities to help build capability in your organisation by equipping you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle your governance responsibilities.

SGA Programme Manager, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland

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, including the assessment, will receive a recognised certificate from the leading professional body for governance as well as the opportunity to become part of a global governance community.

This introductory course is perfect for governance leads and board members alike. Essential Sports Governance provides a detailed overview of the principles and practice of sports governance and how to get to compliance and beyond.

Join us as we discuss how boards can manage Cybersecurity vs Convenience and why one may not have to be at the expense of another. Listen to Horse Racing Ireland’s experiences using iBabs' platform to navigate their board management.

Taking minutes can be hard. Vague agendas. Ambiguous agreements. An unskilled chair. All these can make the taking of an accurate record a daunting task.

This practical and interactive one-day online course provides a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes.