Company Governance Information
Established in 1884, Wiltshire FA has been making a significant contribution to the community for over 135 years. With the vision to ‘Unite the community to provide football for all’, Wiltshire FA has grown to now support over 1,000 grassroots football teams, which is in excess of 19,000 participants, across the county.
WHAT WE DO
We offer administration and support to players, clubs and leagues. We govern the game in Wiltshire making sure it is safe, positive and inclusive.
We strive to develop football in Wiltshire delivering competitions, services and initiatives to inspire people to take part in football and making sure there are participation opportunities for all.
We offer professional training to enhance standard and skills of the football workforce, developing the next generation of coaches, referees, medics and administrators. We aim to support people’s football journeys, encouraging life long links to the game.
As a not-for-profit organisation we reinvest our funds back into grassroots football with the objectives for season 20/21 to:
• Grow the game so more people can have the opportunity to play football
• Sustain the game for those already enjoying playing football and for future generations
• Keep football safe for everybody
• Improve facilities across the county
• Provide outstanding training and development
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and partners and to raise the profile of football
OUR HISTORY
The FA was formed in 1863, by 1871 it had started to get more recognition for the work it was doing to govern football in England and the popularity of football grew. As The FA started to grow they formed County Associations to develop and organise football at county level across the country.
Wiltshire FA was formed in 1884 to govern the game and support all the professional and amateur football clubs in Wiltshire. Shortly after formation of Wiltshire FA, in 1886 the Senior Cup Competition was introduced. This competition is still around today as part of the Wiltshire County FA Cups.
In 1999 Wiltshire FA transitioned from an Association to a Not-For-Profit Company Limited by Guarantee, remaining as a traditional volunteer led County FA. At this stage there were just two members of paid staff operating from one room behind a dentist surgery in Swindon with a Board of Directors appointed to take responsibility for business and financial matters, leaving the traditionally elected Council to retain full responsibility for all football related activities.
In 2014 it was recognised there was a need to improve business procedures and a CEO, Senior Management Team and staff were appointed as paid executives to run the business and lead Football Services and Football Development in Wiltshire.
OUR STRUCTURE
WILTSHIRE FA STRUCTURE
OUR BOARD
The Wiltshire FA Board of Directors are required to direct the business affairs of the Association and to determine the vision and strategy, plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve the Association’s aims. As such, individually and collectively, the directors are accountable to the Membership.
The number of directors shall be subject to a maximum of 12 with no less than one third of the directors from time to time shall be independent. The number of Council elected directors shall not exceed one third of the directors holding office.
The Wiltshire FA Board meet bi-monthly, with WebEx meetings scheduled on an Ad-hoc basis.
Meet the Wiltshire FA Board for 2020/21
OUR STAFF
There are 12 Wiltshire FA paid executive who work across two internal departments Football Development and Football Services. The staff help to drive the organisation's corporate strategy and operational plan, focusing on all areas of the game including, but not limited to, football development including, youth, adult, male and female, discipline, sanctions & regulations, safeguarding, coach and referee development and facility improvement. A breakdown of both departments can be seen below, and staff contact information can be located here.
WILTSHIRE FA STAFF STRUCTURE
OUR COUNCIL
Wiltshire County FA is a membership organisation and the Council represents the views of our members. Membership historically comprised of our leagues and clubs, however in the 2016/17 season significant reform to the Council was conducted that resulted in a number of new Wiltshire FA Council positions being created. This change means our Council best represents the structure of grassroots football within the County, to ensure there is a relevant voice at decision making level across the game.
Purpose of Wiltshire FA Council
• To debate issues and reflect the views of the members you are representing.
• To support football within Wiltshire.
• To make decisions on recommendations put forward by the Committees for the benefit of the game.
• To positively represent WCFA at all times and highlight the work being undertaken.
• To provide clear feedback on decisions made to those you represent.
View the current Council members for season 2020/21
For information about the Wiltshire FA Council contact the Chairman Clive Archer via email to Clive.Archer@wiltshirefa.com