The aim of the day is to ensure people are aware of the responsibilities of the Society Secretary including tips on managing the Board and organising meetings.  Practical advice for trust Secretaries and an overview for those considering volunteering to be appointed as trust Secretary or wishing to have a better insight into the role.

The London & South East regional meeting is being in SD headquarters on Thursday 16th February.  The meeting will kick off with refreshments at 6:30 pm, with the business kicking off at 7 p.m.

Daniel Geey of Field Fisher Waterhoue LLP is our guest speaker and will be covering the topic of Financial Fair Play Rules in relation to UEFA and proposed Football League implementation plus the football broadcasting cases.

Draft agenda

1. Welcome, Introduction and House Keepin
2. Guest speaker: Daniel Geey, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
3. DCMS Football Governance Inquiry – what does it mean for SD, and the wider Trust movement?
4. A guide to the New Model Rules – your questions answered
5. Co-operativeEnterpriseHub – what is it and what is it for?
6. SD Funding situation and Membership Fees update
7. Upcoming Regional/Training events
8. What do you want from SD?
9. If time – 3 minutes maximum per trust on one recent success

9.30p.m Close

Following the event we have some discounted tickets for the Huddersfield Giants v Warrington Wolves game.  The tickets are priced £10 + 90p booking fee. Please note that you are only able to purchase tickets to the match if you are attending the day event.

Register online

The day includes an interesting presentation on the licensing of Super League Clubs by Chris Thair of the RFL, and how this helps the competition meet the high standards of investment and growth through rigorous assessments.  There will also be a presentation by Tom Hall on the new community share initiative at SD as recently adopted very successfully at football clubs raising significant capital funding.  This will be followed by a short session on how the new SD Model rules will help with any practical issues and a general discussion.

This is an updated version of our introductory event for people who are considering joining the board, have recently joined the board or who would appreciate a refresher on their roles and responsibilities and who can take the information back to their colleagues on the trust board. The day focuses on a range of topics including Strategic Planning, Engaging with Stakeholders, Shareholding, IPS regulation and information on Supporters Direct. Updated to the 2011 Version of the SD Model Rules for supporters trusts and sports club community mutual and the annual return to the FSA. 

It is a full day including lunch and refreshments and is a great way to meet colleagues from around the Trust movement.

To register you must email Vicki your name, trust and mobile phone number by Wednesday 29th February.

This is an updated version of our introductory event for people who are considering joining the board, have recently joined the board or who would appreciate a refresher on their roles and responsibilities and who can take the information back to their colleagues on the trust board. The day focuses on a range of topics including Strategic Planning, Engaging with Stakeholders, Shareholding, IPS regulation and information on Supporters Direct. Updated to the 2011 Version of the SD Model Rules for supporters trusts and sports club community mutual and the annual return to the FSA. 

It is a full day including lunch and refreshments and is a great way to meet colleagues from around the Trust movement.

To register you must email Vicki your name, trust and mobile phone number by Wednesday 11th April.

The aim of the day is to ensure people are aware of the responsibilities of the Society Secretary including tips on managing the Board and organising meetings.  Practical advice for trust Secretaries and an overview for those considering volunteering to be appointed as trust Secretary or wishing to have a better insight into the role.