Able to meet the needs of its members Able to meet the needs of its members by being:by being:o SustainableSustainableo Well managed & transparentWell managed & transparento ResponsiveResponsiveo ProactiveProactive

Provide you with the service you need Provide you with the service you need effectivelyeffectively

2011 and 2014 Games have opened 2011 and 2014 Games have opened doors that may not stay open for longdoors that may not stay open for longo Exciting times for grassroots sportExciting times for grassroots sport

BUTBUT

SALSC will not be the only one SALSC will not be the only one competing looking to benefit:competing looking to benefit:o Professionalization of sportProfessionalization of sporto Tighter budgetsTighter budgetso Need to ensure that SALSC is positioned AND Need to ensure that SALSC is positioned AND

performing well to benefitperforming well to benefit

‘Fit for Purpose’ auditFit for Purpose’ audito Checks to ensure correct management and Checks to ensure correct management and

financial planning and procedures are in placefinancial planning and procedures are in placeo SALSC requested to go through processSALSC requested to go through process

Self Examination of ServicesSelf Examination of Serviceso The need to better serve our members and The need to better serve our members and

working with our partnersworking with our partnerso Develop services and partnerships that better Develop services and partnerships that better

serve our membersserve our members

What have we achieved since May 2008:What have we achieved since May 2008: Appointment of new full time postAppointment of new full time post Held 6 meetings of the new style Management Held 6 meetings of the new style Management

BoardBoard Each of the 4 working groups have met, most at Each of the 4 working groups have met, most at

least twiceleast twice About to launch a Youth Committee to look at About to launch a Youth Committee to look at

services for young peopleservices for young people Developed strong national partnerships with:Developed strong national partnerships with:

sportsportscotlandscotland Scottish GovernmentScottish Government Scottish Sports AssociationScottish Sports Association Scottish University SportScottish University Sport Volunteer Development ScotlandVolunteer Development Scotland NHS Health ScotlandNHS Health Scotland COSLACOSLA VOCALVOCAL Child Protection in Sport UnitChild Protection in Sport Unit Senior Exec ProgrammeSenior Exec Programme People’s Postcode LotteryPeople’s Postcode Lottery Scottish Disability SportScottish Disability Sport SkillsActiveSkillsActive

Also develop strong local relationships with Local Also develop strong local relationships with Local Authorities e.g.Authorities e.g.

o Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, West LothianBorders, Dumfries and Galloway, West Lothian

Progressing the Fit for Purpose AuditProgressing the Fit for Purpose Audito SALSC has to date completed 9 of the 19 recommendationsSALSC has to date completed 9 of the 19 recommendationso Added 4 new recommendations in addition to the 19Added 4 new recommendations in addition to the 19o Looking to complete all recommendations by July 2009.Looking to complete all recommendations by July 2009.

Submitted Consultation Responses to:Submitted Consultation Responses to:o Audit Scotland’s Local Authority Physical Recreation ServicesAudit Scotland’s Local Authority Physical Recreation Serviceso National Physical Activity Strategy ReviewNational Physical Activity Strategy Reviewo SportSportscotland’s Reaching Higher Single Outcome Agreement scotland’s Reaching Higher Single Outcome Agreement

PlanPlano Pathways for Sport EnquiryPathways for Sport Enquiryo Glasgow 2014 Legacy meetingsGlasgow 2014 Legacy meetings

Delivering a (successful?!) conferenceDelivering a (successful?!) conference

Clear direction from the top downClear direction from the top down

Governance document means proper management & Governance document means proper management & proceduresprocedures

Far better working relationship with membersFar better working relationship with members

Far better working relationship with partnersFar better working relationship with partners

A well managed SALSC also makes us more attractive to:A well managed SALSC also makes us more attractive to: Sponsors and other funding agenciesSponsors and other funding agencies Manage projects on behalf of partners such as Manage projects on behalf of partners such as

sportsportscotlandscotland

Can deliver what it promises and make a Can deliver what it promises and make a differencedifference

SALSC Business Plan was approved by the SALSC Business Plan was approved by the Management Board on 27Management Board on 27thth January 2009. January 2009.

Sets out 5 key Priorities:Sets out 5 key Priorities:1. Develop sustainable SALSC communication tools to

improve communication with SALSC membership and partners to better represent the interests of the voluntary sector in sport.

2. Conduct a Fit 4 Purpose review and implement recommendations

3. Work with partners to improve and increase SALSC’s support services for volunteers and LSCs

4. Work with partners to improve the structure of LSCs and sport in the local community

5. Work in partnership with sportscotland and national youth agencies to improve the representation of young people in sport at both local and national level

Communications:Communications: With and for membersWith and for members

With partnersWith partners

For young peopleFor young people

Consultations (2 way communications)Consultations (2 way communications)

Annual meeting of elected membersAnnual meeting of elected members

Complete Fit for Purpose:Complete Fit for Purpose: Complete remaining 10 AHL recommendationsComplete remaining 10 AHL recommendations

Complete the 4 recommendations added by SALSCComplete the 4 recommendations added by SALSC

On target to be completed by July 2009On target to be completed by July 2009

Already improvement in structures and conduct of Already improvement in structures and conduct of businessbusiness

Ensure impetus is maintained by putting in place Ensure impetus is maintained by putting in place regular review processregular review process

Improve Services:Improve Services: Review existing services e.g.Review existing services e.g.

Format and content of SeminarFormat and content of Seminar Purpose and range of sporting eventsPurpose and range of sporting events

Establish regional networks and local conferences Establish regional networks and local conferences based on based on sportsportscotland’s 6 regional hubsscotland’s 6 regional hubs

Become a leading partner in helping sportscotland Become a leading partner in helping sportscotland deliver Club and ‘Volunteer in Sport’ Development, deliver Club and ‘Volunteer in Sport’ Development, for example:for example: Annual training conference for volunteers Annual training conference for volunteers Working in partnership with Working in partnership with sportsportscotland to co-scotland to co-

ordinate a Club Development networkordinate a Club Development network

Improve Structures (of Local Sports Improve Structures (of Local Sports Councils):Councils): Conduct a membership audit to establish baseline Conduct a membership audit to establish baseline

data and current statusdata and current status

Drive the implementation of Partnership Drive the implementation of Partnership Agreements between members and local Agreements between members and local authorities to create a more sustained and authorities to create a more sustained and effective membership.effective membership.

Work with sportscotland to formalise and Work with sportscotland to formalise and strengthen local relationships between local sports strengthen local relationships between local sports councils and Active Schools.councils and Active Schools.

Source EU funding to work with partners to learn Source EU funding to work with partners to learn from good practicefrom good practice

Still a long way to goStill a long way to go We’re not perfect...yetWe’re not perfect...yet

Please be patientPlease be patient Change takes timeChange takes time

Not everything will work first timeNot everything will work first time But we will get there with your help But we will get there with your help

because we’re making these changes for because we’re making these changes for youyou

Fast Progress Through ‘Fit For Purpose’ AuditFast Progress Through ‘Fit For Purpose’ Audit To be completed by end JulyTo be completed by end July

Well positioned to meet new challenges and Well positioned to meet new challenges and opportunities aheadopportunities ahead

Have the support of our membersHave the support of our members

Have the support of our partnersHave the support of our partners

Inspirational business planInspirational business plan

This time next year...the First Minister may be This time next year...the First Minister may be here!here!