Thinking About How To Manage Your Club/Group Effectively? – Local Resources

The success of a club/group will predominantly come down to the group of people who manage the club’s affairs; the club committee. The committee is ultimately responsible for ensuring that its members receive the best possible service and experiences. For this to happen it is important that the committee follows a structure that works and includes a diverse mix of people with the right skills and experience for each role. As a minimum, these roles should include:

> Chair – the person in charge

> Secretary – deals with administration

> Treasurer – handles the money

It is important to clearly define each role within the committee, including what is expected from the person in the role and how much time commitment is expected. It is worth noting what skills or experience would be suitable for a role to help identify the right people.

Another fundamental aspect of club management are the constitution, policies and procedures put in place to determine how a club and its members should operate. Having these in place and communicating these effectively to everyone associated with the club will play an important role in the running of the club and help to protect club members and officers. It is recommended to introduce the following:

> Constitution

> Safeguarding and Welfare

> Codes of Conduct

> Data Protection Policy

> Equity Policy

> Health and Safety Policy