Special Olympics GB
National Programme Structure
Board of Directors
National Articles of Association &
Memorandum of Association
National Office
National
Executive Council
Terms of Reference
English National
Council
Welsh National
Council
Scottish National
Council
Accreditation Forms
10x English
Regions
Home Country (Wales)
National Constitution
English Region Governance
Agreements
Networks
Delivery Network (Branch)
Governance Agreement
Partner
Organisations
Partner Organisation
Charter
Clubs
Club (Branch) Governance Agreement /
Club (Associate Charter)
Networks
*Delivery Network (Branch)
Governance Agreement
Partner
Organisations
*Partner Organisation
Charter
Clubs
*Club (Branch) Governance Agreement
/ *Club (Associate) Charter
*Home Country (Scotland)
National Consitution
Networks
*Delivery Network (Branch)
Governance Agreement
Clubs
*Club (Branch) Governance Agreement
/ *Club (Associate) Charter
Partner
Organisations
*Partner Organisation
Charter
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Special Olympics GB
Accredited Clubs
Structure
The term “Delivery Network” (to be changed to “Network” in due course) only refers to the recognised larger, more complex, more diverse structure that is in place within a
particular accredited Club. This is reflected by the additional level within this structure, termed “Partner Organisations”, supporting wider and formalised communication
across an area, County or City, to engage more members and supporters.
The term “Club” refers to the smaller, perhaps less formal structure that is in place within a particular Club
Type
Each accredited Club (regardless of their structure) could have either a Branch or Associate type of accreditation with Special Olympics GB. However, at present National
Office restricts Clubs with a Delivery Network structure to taking Branch type of accreditation.
Recognised Club Structure
Club
Delivery Network (Network)
Available Accreditation Type
Branch or Associate
Branch
Special Olympics GB currently has 150 Clubs which are made up of Branches and Associates.
Branches:
• Access to Special Olympics GB Charity Number (800329)
• Individual Special Olympics logo
• Provide annual financial return
• Registered Charity Members for Special Olympics GB AGM votes
• Must SAM register athletes & Unified Partners
• Must register volunteers
• Can access Special Olympics GB competition pathways
• Must annual re-accredit:
o adoption of correct Governance
o have a Regional relationship
o pay accreditation fees
o have a Steering Group (Minimum - Main Contact, Finance Officer,
Safeguarding & Welfare Officer, Eligibility Officer)
Associates:
• No access to Special Olympics GB Charity Number
• Only able to use Special Olympics GB logo if stating “Associated Club”
• No Registered Charity Members (at present)
• Must SAM register athletes & Unified Partners
• Must register volunteers
• Can access Special Olympics GB competition pathways
• Must annual re-accredit:
o adoption of correct Governance
o have a Regional relationship
o pay accreditation fees
o have a Steering Group (Minimum - Main Contact, Finance Officer,
Safeguarding & Welfare Officer, Eligibility Officer)
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