Aims and Purposes
The company’s purpose, as set out in the objects contained in the Articles, is to promote and facilitate the playing of Walking Football as a unique amateur sport in all parts of the United Kingdom for the purpose of recreation, physical exercise and competition.
The stated mission of the Walking Football Association is “To raise the profile of Walking Football as a unique amateur sport throughout the UK, promote participation in the sport, inspiring activity, seeking to have an impact on physical and mental wellbeing, and maintain a high standard of competitive play leading to success on the national and international stage.”
THE WALKING FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
- Launched in December 2016
- The only National Governing Body (NGB) for walking football
- Inspiring safe & social activity
- Run by active passionate playing WF aficionados
- Registered as a “not-for-profit” Company
- Signed up to the SRA Voluntary Code of Governance
- Key priorities include the eradication of running and the reduction of the over physicality currently in the sport, and the establishment of specialist WFA referees.
THE WFA – WE NEED YOU!
If you would like to help us in the development of the game on a volunteer basis please contact [email protected]
Paul Carr
Chief Executive & Founder
Brendan Flood
Non-Executive Chairman
John Croot
Non-Executive Director
Bill Goreham
Head Of Referee Development
Nick Johnson
Head of Communications
John Garrett
Referees admin manager
Uriah Reannie
Referees Adviser
Ruth Tongue
Pilates & Nutrition
Ken Davies
Head of Marketing
Governance
Based on Sport England’s / UK Sport’s “A Code for Sport Governance” issued in April 2017, we can confirm WFA compliance in the following key areas:
1. STRUCTURE
The WFA has a clear and appropriate governance structure, led by a Board which is collectively responsible for the long-term success of the organisation and exclusively vested with the power to lead it. The Board is properly constituted, and operates effectively.
2. PEOPLE
The WFA’s policy is to recruit and engage people with appropriate diversity, independence, skills, experience and knowledge to take effective decisions that further the organisation’s goals.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
The WFA aim to be transparent and accountable, engaging effectively with Stakeholders and nurturing internal democracy.
4. STANDARDS AND CONDUCT
The WFA is committed to uphold high standards of integrity, and engages in regular and effective evaluation to drive continuous improvement.
5. POLICIES AND PROCESSES
The WFA complies with all applicable laws and regulations, undertakes responsible financial strategic planning, and has appropriate controls and risk management procedures.