Governance and Legal Structures
About
Strong governance is the foundation of every successful sports club. We support clubs to establish the right legal structures, strengthen their leadership, and stay compliant with charity and regulatory requirements. Our expertise helps clubs protect their members, unlock financial benefits such as Gift Aid and tax relief, and build trust with funders and partners.
Did you know?
Clubs we work with on incorporation typically generate around 25% extra revenue through access to funding streams and Gift Aid opportunities.
Supporting Clubs UK-Wide
We’ve helped over 50 sports clubs across the UK successfully incorporate as a range of legal entities, including charities, Community Benefit Societies, Community Interest Companies, and more. Each journey is unique, but the goal is always the same: helping clubs strengthen their governance, unlock new funding opportunities, and build long-term sustainability.
Our Services
Getting governance and legal structures right is essential for any club’s long-term success. We provide expert support to ensure your organisation is built on strong foundations and operating to the highest standards of compliance.
We tailor our approach to each club, ensuring structures are fit-for-purpose and capable of supporting growth, sustainability, and impact.
We guide clubs through the process of becoming an incorporated body, whether that’s as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), Community Interest Company (CIC), Community Benefit Society (CBS), or another model. Incorporation protects trustees and members, provides a clear constitution, and helps clubs access funding and tax reliefs unavailable to unincorporated groups.
We support clubs in registering as charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC). These statuses offer significant benefits, including eligibility for Gift Aid, business rates relief, and exemptions from certain taxes. Our team handles the paperwork and regulator liaison, ensuring the process is smooth and efficient.
Good governance depends on knowledgeable leaders. We deliver training sessions and workshops for boards and committees, ensuring members understand their roles, responsibilities, and legal duties. Even experienced boards benefit from refresher training to stay aligned with best practice.
Good governance depends on knowledgeable leaders. We deliver training sessions and workshops for boards and committees, ensuring members understand their roles, responsibilities, and legal duties. Even experienced boards benefit from refresher training to stay aligned with best practice.