Committee | Swillington Saints

Club Committee

Swillington Saints FC operates through its club committee which is bound together by our Club Constitution and DNA.

Our Committee is a team of volunteers that meets once a month. During our meetings, a member of the Committee takes notes of the key points being discussed to form the 'meeting minutes'. If you have something you wish to be raised at the meeting, please contact the Chairman whose contact details can be found below.

Club Chairman

Email: swillysaints@gmail.com

The role of a chairperson is to oversee the running of the club or league and ensure that it is run efficiently and managed appropriately. They will lead club or league meetings and provide leadership in all areas.

Club Secretary.

The club secretary is one of the most important roles within a football club. The main point of contact for leagues the FA and team managers. The secretary will look after the administrative duties for the club.

Club Treasurer

The treasurer’s role will be to ensure that the club or league stays financially sustainable, paying all expenses, collecting any monies owed and keeping a record of the accounts. The treasurer may also be tasked with obtaining additional funds, such as grants or sponsorship.

Club Welfare Officer.

The club welfare officer ensures that the club operates a safe child friendly environment and promotes good practice in line with the relevant child protection policy.

Committee

Committee Responsibilities

Please read on to find out more about the responsibilities of the committee.

Committee Responsibilities:

The administration of the Club.
The development of the Club in line with its Mission Statement.
The periodic review and adherence to the Club’s Welfare and Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct, other Policies and the coordination of the Club’s Volunteers.
Ensuring that the Club has in place appropriate Public Liability Insurance in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Football Association.
Ensuring continuity of Management appointments.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in May of each year, the purpose is to:

Receive the reports from the Officers of the Club over the previous years.
Elect or re-elect the following officers of the Club: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurers, Child Welfare Officer, Team Managers/Coaches & any other required officers of the club.
Table proposals for the forthcoming season and changes to the overall development plan, including budgeting & funding requirements.
Club membership & team recruitment.
Status of kit order & distribution.
FA affiliation, insurance and League Membership.
Financial review, to receive a written statement of the Club’s finances over the previous year ended 31st April.
Approve revisions to the overall development plan.

Below are the details of our current Club Committee. Please press the 'read more' text to find out more about the role of each committee member, and to find out how you can get in touch with them.