Governance
Board Resignation - Lyn Robinson
by Matt Russell
This is to announce that Lyn Robinson has resigned from the Board of Welsh Fencing with immediate effect.
The Board would like to thank Lyn for the huge amount of dedication, passion and support for the sport of fencing here in Wales over many years.
Her sense of fun is infectious, and anyone who has worked, fenced with, fenced against, or just spend time with Lyn will appreciate everything she has given to the sport.
On behalf of the fencing community here in Wales, and all your fencing friends across the world, we wish you all the very best.
Welsh Fencing Executive Committee
by Mark Ridsdale
Please find below full details of the Executive Board of Welsh Fencing. To send any of us a message, please email using the email addresses listed.
Director Appointment
by Mark Ridsdale
Under the terms of the Articles of Welsh Fencing, the following Directors were required to resign this year:
- Vice Chairman - Allan Banks
- Director - Peter Stewart
Following a call for nominations, both Allan and Peter were nominated to serve again.
As no further nominations were received, I can report that both Allan and Peter are elected for a further term in office.
Exec Board Update
by Mark Ridsdale
I can announce that Peter Stewart has tendered his resignation from the Executive Board, with immediate effect.
I would like to thank him for his many years of unstinting hard work on behalf of Fencing in Wales.
Mark Ridsdale
Chairman.
Honorary Secretary
by Exec Board
The Board would like to announce the appointment of Lyn Robinson to the role of Honorary Secretary.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Hilary for her extensive work over the last four years. Time for a break, Hilary!
Honorary Secretary
I can report that Lyn Robinson has resigned from this role, with effect from from 27th November.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to say a big 'thank-you' for the effort that she has expended, and the work she has done.
Thank you, Lyn!
Company Articles
by Mark Ridsdale
Company Limited by Guarantee
Welsh Fencing is a limited company (limited by guarantee). This type of limited company is commonly used for a club or an association. This will have limited liability - the liability of its members being limited to the amount each member undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up, normally £1.
Sport Wales Capability Framework
by Mark Ridsdale
Self Certification
Sport Wales report the following: "To ensure that we are investing public money responsibly, together with partners we have developed a new Capability Framework to support the continuous improvement of organisations so that they are best prepared to achieve their potential. In order for us to have confidence, we require you to meet the Essential Requirements below by March 2020. Please self-certify that your organisation has the following Essential Requirements".
Welsh Fencing have self-certified as follows:
Director Resignation
by Mark Ridsdale
Alun Boore has resigned his position with immediate effect.
We intend to recruit a replacement Director through the standard AGM process, advertised here: AGM 2018 Request for Nominations
Welsh Fencing Welfare Officer
by Mark Ridsdale
The Board would like to send a big 'thank you' to Jayne Clays, who has recently stood down from the role of Regional Welfare Officer. The Board are considering how best to replace Jayne, and are currently in discussions with SportWales and BFA. Jayne's role will be fulfilled by the Chairman until a final decision is made.
You can find our SafeGuarding Policy here, which includes the process for Implementing and Monitoring.
If you have concerns, you should speak to the Chairman (welfare@welshfencing.org) or contact British Fencing’s Safeguarding Hotline on 07526 003030 (email equality@britishfencing.com)
Director Appointment
by Mark Ridsdale
Under the terms of the Articles of Welsh Fencing, the following Director was required to resign this year:
- Director - Mark Ridsdale
Following a call for nominations, Mark was nominated to serve again.
As no further nominations were received, I can report that Mark is elected for a further term in office.