About

Meath LSP (established by Sport Ireland in 2002) is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in Ireland structured and managed at County level to respond to local needs and to support local sport and physical activity. Meath LSP operates within the context of the National Sports Policy 2018 – 2027 and under the aegis of Sport Ireland.

Sport Ireland through its network of 29 Local Sports Partnership’s helps people to get active and remove barriers to sports and physical activity.

Meath LSP undertake a wide range of actions with the aim of increasing sport and physical activity participation levels in local communities across Meath. Our three main functions are:

• Working to develop clubs, coaches and volunteers and supporting partnerships between local sports clubs, community-based organisations and sector agencies.
• Creating greater opportunities for access to training and education in relation to sport and physical activity provision.
• Provision of targeted programmes, events and initiatives to increase physical activity and sport participation.
• Providing information about sport and physical activity to create awareness and access.

We are a Company Limited by Guarantee with eight board members. Meath LSP and its team of highly experienced staff is supported in its work by a Board of Directors from a broad spectrum of representative groups including: sports clubs, voluntary/community groups and statutory bodies. 

The Board has overall responsibility for setting the strategic direction of Meath LSP and has a vested interest in achieving the aims and objectives of Meath LSP. The Board supports and governs Meath LSP, who along with its staff ensure that Meath LSP conforms to the guidelines, procedures and principles of the Governance Code provided by Sport Ireland.  

The Senior Executive Officer (SEO) has overall accountability, responsibility, and authority for management of the business and affairs of Meath LSP under the guidance of the Board of Directors whilst assuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

Meath LSP currently employs a team of eight highly qualified, fulltime, professional and motivated staff who work closely with the Board, partner agencies part-time tutors and coaches to lead, develop and implement a broad range of programmes and activities in Co. Meath.

Meath Sports Partnership Company Limited by Guarantee, commonly known as Meath LSP, was incorporated on the 24^th January 2003. The constitution of Meath LSP deals primarily with the functioning of Meath LSP as a legal entity i.e. as a company. 

Meath LSP is governed by a Board of Directors which is representative of local agencies and community organisations with representation and membership as set out in the Meath LSP Constitution. The Board is collectively responsible for leading and directing Meath LSP, supervising the management of the organisation, and reporting on stewardship and performance.

1. The Governance Code for Sport

All LSPs, NGBs and other bodies in receipt of Government funding through Sport Ireland are required to adopt the Governance Code for Sport.

Meeting the requirement involves a firm commitment from the Boards of funded bodies to adopt the Code in spirit, in practice and to grow towards better governance practices which will make organisations more effective. On 24^th November 2021, Meath Local Sports Partnership declared full compliance with the Governance Code for Sport.  This was formally declared by the Board of Meath Sports Partnership at the Board meeting which was held on 24/11/2021

2.The current Board consists of the following members:

 3. The duties of the Meath LSP Board include:

• Setting the strategic direction and reviewing progress.
• Keeping up to date on strategic issues and changes affecting the LSP.
• Monitoring organisational performance.
• Ensuring that legal, regulatory, and governance obligations are adhered to.
• Monitoring and assessing its performance and that of its committees.
• Oversight of the organisation’s financial governance and financial management, and internal control.

4. Two committees currently support the board in its work:

The Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (FARC), supports the Board and the Co-ordinator regarding policy initiation, monitoring of operational plans and Finance/Human Resource support. However, ultimate responsibility for this area rests with the Board, who must fully consider the advice and approve or amend the recommendations from the Committee.

The Governance committee assists the Board in implementing good governance including and without limitation the following (However, the ultimate responsibility for this area rests with the Board, who must fully consider the advice and approve or amend the recommendations from the Committee):

• to draft and maintain such policies, codes and procedures as are necessary and appropriate for Meath Local Sports Partnership for approval by the Board.
• to implement and maintain the Governance Code for Sport and to keep the Board updated as matters progress and present any papers to the Board for approval in compliance with the Code.
• to take any necessary advice in respect of implementation of the Governance Code subject always to approval by the Board.
• to oversee annual internal Governance audits for review by the Board.
• such other related issues as may arise for Meath LSP from time to time.
• to constantly review and keep all governance matters up to date

Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the organisation rests with the CEO and staff. The CEO attends meetings of the Board, by invitation of the Board, and is not a Director of the Company. The Company Secretary is a member of the Board.

Meath LSP Governance Compliance Statement 24.11.2022

Board Assurance Statement 2022 

Compliance Record Form – Type C 2022 

Meath LSP FARC Terms of Reference

Meath LSP Comply or Explain form 2022