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Transparency

As a public organisation, we are committed to being as transparent in our work as possible.

We are committed to being as open and transparent as possible. 

This website provides many details about how we work.

Most importantly, every year we publish details of our performance in our Annual Report and Accounts. As a public body, this is laid in Parliament and sent to all the clubs, local authorities and other bodies with whom we deal.

This section outlines much of the information we have published, as outlined in the Freedom of Information Act.

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Who we are and what we do

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SGSA licence

The SGSA licence permits the admittance of fans to a sports ground.

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Our people

The SGSA staff is made up of an Inspectorate and Secretariat.

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Governance

We are overseen by a Board, appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

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Role and responsibilities

We are the Government’s advisor on safety at sports grounds and a world leader in safety.

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What we spend and how we spent it

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Annual Report and Accounts

The Annual Report and Accounts sets out how we operate, covering our goals, performance, corporate governance and accounts.

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SGSA licence fee

The SGSA licence fee is paid by football grounds and allows the admittance of spectators.

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What our priorities are and how we are doing

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Annual Report and Accounts

The Annual Report and Accounts sets out how we operate, covering our goals, performance, corporate governance and accounts.

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SGSA Strategic Plan 2020-24

Our overall aim for the five year period from 2020-24 is to improve the safety of the sector, both domestically and internationally. Thanks to the

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Our policies and procedures

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SGSA licence

The SGSA licence permits the admittance of fans to a sports ground.

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SGSA policies and procedures

As a public body, we are committed to being open about our policies and procedures.

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All-Seater Policy – Enforcement Approach

Our Enforcement Approach outlines how we will enforce the SGSA licence conditions.

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Oversight and Licensing Policy

The Oversight and Licensing Policy outlines the detail of how we licence grounds.

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Lists and registers

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SGSA finances

The SGSA is funded through grant-in-aid and income from our advisory services.

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Governance

We are overseen by a Board, appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

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How we make decisions

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Research

We are committed to using data and evidence in our decision making. Our research work helps achieve this.

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Governance

We are overseen by a Board, appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

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Freedom of Information (FoI) requests

For any Freedom of Information requests, please contact: info@sgsa.org.uk.

We will respond to requests within 20 working days, in line with the requirements for public bodies.

The Information Commissioner’s Office provides further details on FoI requests.

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