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A Code for Sports Governance, 2017

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Summary

This code, launched in October 2016, became mandatory for those who seek Government and National Lottery funding from April 2017. In 2020 it was announced that a review of the Code would be undertaken, incorporating sector research and a public consultation. Changes to the Code's requirements were announced in July 2021 and the full Code and accompanying commentary were published in December 2021. The Code sets out the levels of transparency, accountability and financial integrity that will be required to obtain public funding.

Source
Issuer

United Kingdom

Year

2017

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Sport England (Government)

Instrument type

Code

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

    • Very High 1.78%
    • Low 0.04%
    • E focus: environment
    • S focus: diversity, human rights, recruiting, recruitment, children
    • G focus: audit, board diversity, bribery, business ethics, business reporting, corruption, financial reporting, internal control, risk management, accountability
    • Arts, Finance, Management, Retail trade