PAK
Well-Known Member
Meeting programme from FAQ page on BHS site.
Q. What will be the programme of events at the General Meeting?
A. Proposed timetable:
10.30 Registration and Coffee
11.00 Welcome
11.05 Proposed changes to the Constitution
11.10 Questions from members followed by the vote
12.00 The British Horse Society Strategic Plan and questions from members
13.00 Lunch and depart
Q. Why is The British Horse Society proposing changes to the way Trustees can be elected?
A. As a charity The British Horse Society are bound by the regulations of the Charities Commission. There are also other codes of governance which make recommendations for Charities to follow, including the Sport England / UKSport A Code for Sports Governance. These recommendations include guidance on Board structure, role descriptions, diversity and how Trustees can be elected or appointed.
These can be viewed here:
Q. Why does The British Horse Society adhere to the Sport England / UKSport A Code for Sports Governance?
A. The British Horse Society is fortunate to receive funding from Sport England. In the past the Participation Project was funded and more recently Sport England have committed to funding the Access 2026 project. To be eligible for this funding the Code must be adhered to. A key element of A Code for Sports Governance is the structure of the Board and the election or appointment of the Trustees.
Question: So the composition of the Board is being determined by another organisation as a criteria for accepting funding. Who decided that, when and why? How much money are we talking about relative to the membership income? I understand these forums are in the public domain so perhaps its better to save this discussion until the 5th.
Q. What will be the programme of events at the General Meeting?
A. Proposed timetable:
10.30 Registration and Coffee
11.00 Welcome
11.05 Proposed changes to the Constitution
11.10 Questions from members followed by the vote
12.00 The British Horse Society Strategic Plan and questions from members
13.00 Lunch and depart
Q. Why is The British Horse Society proposing changes to the way Trustees can be elected?
A. As a charity The British Horse Society are bound by the regulations of the Charities Commission. There are also other codes of governance which make recommendations for Charities to follow, including the Sport England / UKSport A Code for Sports Governance. These recommendations include guidance on Board structure, role descriptions, diversity and how Trustees can be elected or appointed.
These can be viewed here:
Q. Why does The British Horse Society adhere to the Sport England / UKSport A Code for Sports Governance?
A. The British Horse Society is fortunate to receive funding from Sport England. In the past the Participation Project was funded and more recently Sport England have committed to funding the Access 2026 project. To be eligible for this funding the Code must be adhered to. A key element of A Code for Sports Governance is the structure of the Board and the election or appointment of the Trustees.
Question: So the composition of the Board is being determined by another organisation as a criteria for accepting funding. Who decided that, when and why? How much money are we talking about relative to the membership income? I understand these forums are in the public domain so perhaps its better to save this discussion until the 5th.