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Club Rules and Policy

HUTTON FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN INCORPORATED BODY

The Club became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2017

The Club is governed by its Charitable Constitution which outlines the rules under which it will operate. The only voting members are the Trustees. There are a series of Sub-Committees that run the Club which report to the Trustees.

There are a number of Policies and Procedures in place see the titles below:

  • Governance Overview

    Charity number: 1175495

    HUTTON FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN INCORPORATED BODY

    The Club became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2017

    The Club is governed by its Charitable Constitution which outlines the rules under which it will operate. The only voting members are the Trustees. There are a series of Sub-Committees that run the Club which report to the Trustees.

    In the future the election process for trustees will be reviewed together with the voting rights for club members. This is expected to take place once the new ground is established.

    There are a number of Policies and Procedures in place to:

    *Ensure compliance with the law and regulation.
    * Provide Transparency and accountability that the board of trustees will be conducting the work of the charity appropriately.
    *Limit risk.
    Policies in Place:
    *Safeguarding Policy & Process
    *Anti-Discrimination Policy
    *Equal Opportunities Policy
    *Complaints Policy
    *Health & Safety Policy
    *Privacy Notice
    *Photographing & Filming Children Policy
    *Player Development Policy
    *Social Media Policy
    *Club Development Plan & SWOT analysis
    *Managers & Coaches Guide
    *Parents, Carers & Spectators Guide
    *Covid-19 Policy & Protocol
    *Emergency Action Plans
    *General Risk Assessment
    *Anti-Bullying Policy
    *Policy & Procedures Schedule with review dates

    The Policies & Procedures are maintained and reviewed by volunteers under best endeavours. If issues or errors are found they should be brought to the attention of the Club Secretary, Committee member or Trustee for the benefit of the wider membership. This is not an opportunity to be critical or find ways of challenging the Club. Any member who behaves this way this will be deemed to have breached the code of conduct.

  • Anti-Discrimination Policy

    1. Hutton Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

    2. Equality of opportunity at Hutton Football Club means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability. This includes :- The advertisement for volunteers. The selection of candidates for volunteers. Courses. External coaching and education activities and awards. Football development activities. Selection for teams. Appointments to honorary positions

    3. Hutton Football Club will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.

    4. Hutton Football Club is committed to the development of the programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities, in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within its own organisation, and within football as a whole.