I Trust Sport Ltd
@itrustsport.bsky.social
Sports governance consultancy based in London
https://www.itrustsport.com/
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First ARISF Governance Review of International Federation - ARISF
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New from I Trust Sport - a governance review of 30 members of the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF): arisf.sport/first-arisf-...
Interesting independent review of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/p... . Some ideas for supporting arts funding potentially relevant for sport too
Arts Council England - an independent review by Baroness Margaret Hodge
www.gov.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Interesting independent review of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/p... . Some ideas for supporting arts funding potentially relevant for sport too
Dr Mustafa Sarkar - to increase organisational resilience in sports orgs, focus more on changing the system than on training individuals #SGASettingTheField
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Dr Mustafa Sarkar - to increase organisational resilience in sports orgs, focus more on changing the system than on training individuals #SGASettingTheField
I Trust Sport is providing independent assessments of county cricket clubs seeking gold standard in the ECB's County Governance Framework: www.ecb.co.uk/news/4400141.... Congratulations to Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation for being first
Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation becomes first county to formally achieve Gold standard governance
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November 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I Trust Sport is providing independent assessments of county cricket clubs seeking gold standard in the ECB's County Governance Framework: www.ecb.co.uk/news/4400141.... Congratulations to Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation for being first
Charity Governance Code (for England and Wales) updated with useful resources: www.charitygovernancecode.org. Well worth a look for not-for-profit sports bodies, even if not incorporated as a charity
Charity Governance Code -
Good governance helps charities achieve their goals The Code sets out universal principles of governance for charities to consider and […]
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November 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Charity Governance Code (for England and Wales) updated with useful resources: www.charitygovernancecode.org. Well worth a look for not-for-profit sports bodies, even if not incorporated as a charity
New from I Trust Sport - a governance review of 30 members of the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF): arisf.sport/first-arisf-...
First ARISF Governance Review of International Federation - ARISF
arisf.sport
October 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
New from I Trust Sport - a governance review of 30 members of the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF): arisf.sport/first-arisf-...
Good to see the Independent Football Regulator (for men's professional football in England) website up and running: footballregulator.org.uk
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The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good to see the Independent Football Regulator (for men's professional football in England) website up and running: footballregulator.org.uk
Wide-ranging Future of Sport in Canada Commission Report: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-.... Covers structure, governance, safeguarding and more
Preliminary Report — Future of Sport in Canada Commission - Canada.ca
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August 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Wide-ranging Future of Sport in Canada Commission Report: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-.... Covers structure, governance, safeguarding and more
UK govt-commissioned research on impact of climate change on grassroots sport and vice versa: www.gov.uk/government/p.... Flooding, droughts, heatwaves among the risks. Much more mitigation work needed
Exploring the financial implications of climate change on grassroots sport
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August 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
UK govt-commissioned research on impact of climate change on grassroots sport and vice versa: www.gov.uk/government/p.... Flooding, droughts, heatwaves among the risks. Much more mitigation work needed
Interesting new research commissioned by UK government comparing national sport integrity systems:
www.gov.uk/government/p.... It covers 10 countries, of which 6 are in Europe
www.gov.uk/government/p.... It covers 10 countries, of which 6 are in Europe
Research report: sport integrity systems (international comparison)
Independent research providing international comparisons of national sport integrity systems
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July 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Interesting new research commissioned by UK government comparing national sport integrity systems:
www.gov.uk/government/p.... It covers 10 countries, of which 6 are in Europe
www.gov.uk/government/p.... It covers 10 countries, of which 6 are in Europe
Excerpt from job ad at a Premier League club includes this: "You will be responsible for translating designs from designers (in Figma) into applications to meet product requirements (with BDD acceptance criteria)...". Ability to score goals would probably be a bonus
July 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Excerpt from job ad at a Premier League club includes this: "You will be responsible for translating designs from designers (in Figma) into applications to meet product requirements (with BDD acceptance criteria)...". Ability to score goals would probably be a bonus
Law approved to establish an independent football regulator for men's professional football in England: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba.... Significant milestone in sports governance
Football Governance Bill: MPs vote to make Bill law
MPs vote to back the Football Governance Bill and establish an independent regulator to oversee the men's game in England's top five divisions.
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July 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Law approved to establish an independent football regulator for men's professional football in England: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba.... Significant milestone in sports governance
'@emmavj.bsky.social - "Class is the missing link employers' diversity drives": www.ft.com/content/9257.... Significant issue in many sports, especially at board level
Class is the missing link in employers’ diversity drives
Socio-economic status can hold staff back, but it has long been ignored in workplace equality efforts
www.ft.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
'@emmavj.bsky.social - "Class is the missing link employers' diversity drives": www.ft.com/content/9257.... Significant issue in many sports, especially at board level
Important overview at start of speech by BBC DG Tim Davie on need to rebuild trust: www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/.... Vital enabling role for sport too
The BBC - A Catalyst for Building Trust
Speech delivered by Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC, at the Lowry Theatre in Salford
www.bbc.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Important overview at start of speech by BBC DG Tim Davie on need to rebuild trust: www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/.... Vital enabling role for sport too
Suggestion at #SQBSportsGovernanceForum: use role descriptions to steer good behaviour; codes of conduct more focused on negatives
May 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Suggestion at #SQBSportsGovernanceForum: use role descriptions to steer good behaviour; codes of conduct more focused on negatives
Interesting horizon-scanning research from Sport England and considerations for sports bodies: www.sportengland.org/blogs/future....
The future is coming; let’s act now | Sport England
Sport England's head of customer insight introduces the horizon scanning project refresh to see how the world is changing and what this means for the sport and physical activity sector.
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May 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Interesting horizon-scanning research from Sport England and considerations for sports bodies: www.sportengland.org/blogs/future....
Panel of safeguarding experts clear that more consistency/co-ordination needed between sports both in UK and internationally. Key question - who to lead? #SportRes25
May 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Panel of safeguarding experts clear that more consistency/co-ordination needed between sports both in UK and internationally. Key question - who to lead? #SportRes25
New blog - a governance perspective on rule changes in sport: itrustsport.com/blog/sports-.... Always an emotive issue
Sports Rule Changes: A Governance Perspective - I Trust Sport
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April 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
New blog - a governance perspective on rule changes in sport: itrustsport.com/blog/sports-.... Always an emotive issue
Challenges for corporate whistleblowers in the UK: www.ft.com/content/8dae... (£) @anjli.bsky.social . Sport has moved to centralise but still daunting for would-be reporters of wrongdoing
Corporate whistleblowing in the UK needs a shake-up
For larger companies in particular, having a proper system for disclosures is a strategic necessity
www.ft.com
April 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Challenges for corporate whistleblowers in the UK: www.ft.com/content/8dae... (£) @anjli.bsky.social . Sport has moved to centralise but still daunting for would-be reporters of wrongdoing
Valuable @cspl.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy report on recognising and responding to early warning signs in public sector bodies: www.gov.uk/government/n.... An open, speak-up culture seems to help. Worth a look for sport too
'Public sector must get better at recognising and responding to signs of trouble’ – Doug Chalmers, Committee on Standards in Public Life
The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today published a new report, 'Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies'.
www.gov.uk
April 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Valuable @cspl.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy report on recognising and responding to early warning signs in public sector bodies: www.gov.uk/government/n.... An open, speak-up culture seems to help. Worth a look for sport too
New blog comparing A Code for Sports Governance with the UK Corporate Governance Code: itrustsport.com/blog/reflect.... Important to learn and compare beyond sport
Reflecting on ‘A Code for Sports Governance’ and comparisons with the UK Corporate Governance Code - I Trust Sport
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April 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
New blog comparing A Code for Sports Governance with the UK Corporate Governance Code: itrustsport.com/blog/reflect.... Important to learn and compare beyond sport
Honoured to be part of Council of Europe EPAS delegation for this visit. Many thanks to Irish hosts for welcome and thorough presentations on sport policy and implementation: www.linkedin.com/posts/depart...
Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD and Minister Charlie McConalogue welcomed… | Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD and Minister Charlie McConalogue welcomed the Delegation from the Council of Europe to Ireland this afternoon. The Council of…
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March 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Honoured to be part of Council of Europe EPAS delegation for this visit. Many thanks to Irish hosts for welcome and thorough presentations on sport policy and implementation: www.linkedin.com/posts/depart...
Useful article on reasons why nonprofit boards underperform:
associationofchairs.org.uk/why-nonprofi.... Charity focus but much that is relevant to sport
associationofchairs.org.uk/why-nonprofi.... Charity focus but much that is relevant to sport
Breaking board: nine reasons why nonprofit boards underperform - Association of Chairs
Why nonprofit boards underperform is the core question behind this blog. What is it that makes some boards do great stuff and others run into quicksand? Over the last year or so I have talked to over ...
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March 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Useful article on reasons why nonprofit boards underperform:
associationofchairs.org.uk/why-nonprofi.... Charity focus but much that is relevant to sport
associationofchairs.org.uk/why-nonprofi.... Charity focus but much that is relevant to sport
Sport England and some other organisations may lose role as statutory consultees on planning applications: www.gov.uk/government/n.... First impact on sport of UK government drive to simplify regulation?
Bureaucratic burden lifted to speed up building in growth agenda
The government has confirmed further reforms to overhaul the planning system and put growth at the heart of the statutory consultee system.
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March 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Sport England and some other organisations may lose role as statutory consultees on planning applications: www.gov.uk/government/n.... First impact on sport of UK government drive to simplify regulation?
New blog - The Drop Out Dilemma - Leadership Equality Starts at Grassroots: itrustsport.com/blog/the-dro.... Need to tackle causes of girls and women dropping out of sport to improve balance of candidates for leadership roles
The Drop Out Dilemma - I Trust Sport
The 2024 Olympic Games were heralded as a significant milestone in gender equality, achieving, for the first time, equal representation of male and female athletes. This accomplishment is commendable,...
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March 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
New blog - The Drop Out Dilemma - Leadership Equality Starts at Grassroots: itrustsport.com/blog/the-dro.... Need to tackle causes of girls and women dropping out of sport to improve balance of candidates for leadership roles
Interesting new resource - Charity Investment Governance Principles: www.cigp.org.uk. Worth a look for sports bodies investing reserves
Charity Investment Governance Principles Guide
Explore the Charity Investment Governance Principles designed for charity trustees and staff in England and Wales, offering guidance and support for effective governance.
www.cigp.org.uk
March 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Interesting new resource - Charity Investment Governance Principles: www.cigp.org.uk. Worth a look for sports bodies investing reserves