Transcript Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils

 Able
to meet the needs of its members by
being:
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Sustainable
Well managed & transparent
Responsive
Proactive
 Provide
you with the service you need
effectively
 2011
and 2014 Games have opened doors
that may not stay open for long
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Exciting times for grassroots sport
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 SALSC
will not be the only one competing
looking to benefit:
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Professionalization of sport
Tighter budgets
Need to ensure that SALSC is positioned AND performing
well to benefit
 ‘Fit
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Checks to ensure correct management and financial
planning and procedures are in place
SALSC requested to go through process
 Self
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for Purpose’ audit
Examination of Services
The need to better serve our members and working with
our partners
Develop services and partnerships that better serve our
members
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What have we achieved since May 2008:
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Appointment of new full time post
Held 6 meetings of the new style Management Board
Each of the 4 working groups have met, most at least
twice
About to launch a Youth Committee to look at services
for young people
Developed strong national partnerships with:
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sportscotland
Scottish Sports Association
Volunteer Development Scotland
COSLA
Child Protection in Sport Unit
People’s Postcode Lottery
SkillsActive
Scottish Government
Scottish University Sport
NHS Health Scotland
VOCAL
Senior Exec Programme
Scottish Disability Sport
Also develop strong local relationships with Local
Authorities e.g.
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Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, West Lothian
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Progressing the Fit for Purpose Audit
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Submitted Consultation Responses to:
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Audit Scotland’s Local Authority Physical Recreation Services
National Physical Activity Strategy Review
Sportscotland’s Reaching Higher Single Outcome Agreement Plan
Pathways for Sport Enquiry
Glasgow 2014 Legacy meetings
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SALSC has to date completed 9 of the 19 recommendations
Added 4 new recommendations in addition to the 19
Looking to complete all recommendations by July 2009.
Delivering a (successful?!) conference
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Clear direction from the top down
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Governance document means proper management &
procedures
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Far better working relationship with members
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Far better working relationship with partners
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A well managed SALSC also makes us more attractive to:
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Sponsors and other funding agencies
Manage projects on behalf of partners such as sportscotland
Can deliver what it promises and make a difference
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SALSC Business Plan was approved by the
Management Board on 27th January 2009.
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Sets out 5 key Priorities:
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Develop sustainable SALSC communication tools to
improve communication with SALSC membership and
partners to better represent the interests of the
voluntary sector in sport.
Conduct a Fit 4 Purpose review and implement
recommendations
Work with partners to improve and increase SALSC’s
support services for volunteers and LSCs
Work with partners to improve the structure of LSCs and
sport in the local community
Work in partnership with sportscotland and national
youth agencies to improve the representation of young
people in sport at both local and national level
 Communications:
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With and for members
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With partners
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For young people
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Consultations (2 way communications)
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Annual meeting of elected members
 Complete
Fit for Purpose:
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Complete remaining 10 AHL recommendations
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Complete the 4 recommendations added by SALSC
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On target to be completed by July 2009
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Already improvement in structures and conduct of
business
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Ensure impetus is maintained by putting in place regular
review process
 Improve
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Services:
Review existing services e.g.
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Format and content of Seminar
Purpose and range of sporting events
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Establish regional networks and local conferences based
on sportscotland’s 6 regional hubs
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Become a leading partner in helping sportscotland
deliver Club and ‘Volunteer in Sport’ Development, for
example:
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Annual training conference for volunteers
Working in partnership with sportscotland to co-ordinate a
Club Development network
 Improve
Structures (of Local Sports
Councils):
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Conduct a membership audit to establish baseline data
and current status
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Drive the implementation of Partnership Agreements
between members and local authorities to create a more
sustained and effective membership.
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Work with sportscotland to formalise and strengthen
local relationships between local sports councils and
Active Schools.
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Source EU funding to work with partners to learn from
good practice
 Still
a long way to go
 We’re
 Please
not perfect...yet
be patient
 Change
 Not
takes time
everything will work first time
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we will get there with your help because
we’re making these changes for you
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Fast Progress Through ‘Fit For Purpose’ Audit
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To be completed by end July
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Well positioned to meet new challenges and
opportunities ahead
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Have the support of our members
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Have the support of our partners
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Inspirational business plan
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This time next year...the First Minister may be here!