Governance

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN FOOTBALL

The FA were the first national governing body in English sport to introduce a regional code of governance, which sets a higher precedent than the current gold standard for sport and aims to provide support and guidance to those running the grassroots game up and down the country.

It takes elements from Tier 3 of the Sport England code of governance - the current gold standard - adapting and elevating them further to work specifically for football at every level of a County FA.

The code outlines key requirements underpinned by five key principles: structure; people; communication; standards and conduct; and policies and processes.

As the national sport that millions of people play and support across the country, it is important that The FA and CFAs serve and lead the game as effectively as possible. This new regional code of governance will support that by ensuring County FAs are best placed to deliver football as well as represent and support the communities they serve.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

Nottinghamshire County FA are committed to aim to increase the diversity of our Board to ensure that it reflects the Nottinghamshire football community. In our Equality Action Plan, we have specific targets regarding this.

Increase gender diversity on the Board.

Nottinghamshire CFA's target is to endeavour to ensure the gender split to be no more than 50% of any gender. It is currently at 43% Female and 57% Male. This target will look to be maintained in line with the 2024-28 strategy.

Increase ethnic diversity on the Board.

Nottinghamshire CFA's target for ethnic diversity is to endeavour to ensure a commitment to include representation of Directors identifying as coming from a non-white ethnic group. It is currently at 0%. This target will look to be delivered in line with the 2024-28 strategy.

Increase disability diversity on the Board.

Nottinghamshire CFA's target for disability diversity is to endeavour to ensure a commitment to include representation of Directors identifying as having a disability / long term physical or mental health condition It is currently at 0%. This target will look to be delivered in line with the 2024-28 strategy.