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Governance

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

The SGSA is an independent public body set up under the Football Spectators Act 1989.

Our core functions are derived from the 1989 Act, the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 and/or undertaken under delegated powers from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Board responsibilities

The Board has a corporate responsibility for:

  • ensuring the SGSA complies with any statutory and administrative requirements for the use of public funds and does not exceed its statutory powers or delegated authority;
  • ensuring high standards of propriety and corporate governance are observed at all times;
  • establishing the overall direction of the SGSA within the policy and resources framework agreed with the Secretary of State; and
  • overseeing the delivery of planned results through the monitoring of performance against objectives.

The Board meets approximately six times per year.  As part of our commitment to transparency, minutes of the meetings are published once approved.

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SGSA Strategic Plan 2020-24

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Board minutes

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Board Register of Interests

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SGSA and DCMS Framework Document

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Licence fee reform consultation

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Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference

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SGSA Board Terms of Reference

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SGSA Board Scheme of Delegations

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Business impact target reporting

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Oversight and Licensing Policy

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Annual Report and Accounts

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Changes to spectator accommodation

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Spectator injury data strategic objectives

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Joint statement – Standing in seated areas

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SGSA finances

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

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Transparency

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

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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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