Development Plan Part 2

Development Plan Part 2 sets out the aims and objectives of the Middlesex County Golf Partnership (MCGP).  The objectives will be achieved through implementation of the detailed action plans that form the programmes and initiatives for golf in the county.  The plan covers the period 1st August 2008 through to 31st July 2011.  The progress and achievements of each programme will be monitored and evaluated against the information and data recorded at 1st Feb 2008 and documented in Development Plan Part 1.

 

1.Summary

2.Aims and Objectives

2.1  Start (Recruitment)

2.2  Stay (Retention)

2.3  Succeed (Player Development)

2.4  Coaching Infrastructure

2.5  Resource Management

2.6  Good Practice

2.7  Communication and Promotion

2.8  Facilities and Clubs

2.9  Monitoring and Evaluation

3.0  Budget 2008 - 2011

  

 

1. Summary

The Middlesex County Golf Partnership Development Plan covers the three year period 2008 2011 inclusive. 

Detailed action plans have been drawn up under the following headings:

 

  • Recruitment - Aiming to increase the number of people playing golf in Middlesex by 3% (increasing women and girls participation by 5%) - by promoting and running taster sessions and activity days for adults and juniors, targeting School Club Link projects, running road shows and demonstrations, improving links with non-affiliated facilities, County Sports Partnerships and Local Authorities.

  • Retention The Middlesex County Golf Partnership aims to get 12 clubs accredited to GolfMark by 2011. In addition, researching and promoting alternative or more flexible membership schemes particularly targeting 19-40 year old participants and other priority groups highlighted by the partnership will be piloted.

  • Player Development - The partnership seeks to promote national initiatives at a local level and will evolve accordingly to include Long Term Athlete Development protocol. As well as identifying potential/talent, the plan seeks to retain communication links with players who move away from the area into full time education.

  • Coaching Infrastructure - The partnership is committed to supporting new and existing volunteer and professional coaches within golf to ensure that the County has a coordinated network of coaches.

  • Resource Management - The partnership aims to offer training and support, and encourage recognition and rewards, for volunteers and teaching professionals.

  • Good Practice - In order to promote good practice, the partnership will share best practice examples via the partnership website, annual conference and regional GolfMark workshops, as well as providing Child Protection and Equity training.

  • Communication and Promotion - The key areas of the communication strategy are the Middlesex County Golf Partnership website, an electronic mail database, regular newsletters, an annual partnership conference and liaison with the press to promote MCGP activities.

  • Facilities and Clubs - The partnership aims to produce a directory of non-affiliated facilities and retain a database of affiliated clubs, supported by the EGU/EWGA biennial questionnaire and local requests for information.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation - An annual review process is outlined to measure the effectiveness of the development plan.

 

2.1 Start / Recruitment

Golf is a game that anyone can play regardless of age, ability, gender, race or religion but unfortunately there are still negative perceptions of golf that stop people from getting into the game.  The MCGP is committed to supporting national initiatives within the Whole Sport Plan (WSP) to try to encourage more people into the game, particularly targeting under-represented groups (women, girls, boys, 19-40 year olds) to develop the game of golf within the county.

 

Aim:

 WSP: To increase the number of people participating in golf by 3 % (1% each year)

 MCGP: To work in line with the national figure by increasing participation by 3% (1% each year).

  

Objectives:

To deliver, implement and review recruitment programmes and initiatives to increase participation of the target groups that have been identified.

 

To utilise both junior and adult England Golf Partnership (EGP) initiatives and funding appropriate to START.

 

Working with the Golf Foundation (GF) to further develop the Community Links (formerly Starter Centre) network and School Club Links with School Sports Partnerships in Middlesex.

 

Working with Pro-Active North London and other non-golfing bodies to increase participation.

 

 

 2.1  Start / Recruitment

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WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

SR1

Increase up-take of Free Golf Coaching Grants (FCCG)

 

 

Promote initiative to all golf clubs

 

MCGP to support with countywide advertising plan.

CDO

 

CDO/ MCGP

January each year with follow up in March.

Email

Forums

MCGP website

 

£200 per club from EGU/EWGA

10 Clubs Year 1

20 Clubs Year 2

30 Clubs Year 3

SR2

Junior Club Coaching Grant (JCCG)

 

Promote initiative to all golf clubs

 

MCGP to support with countywide advertising plan.

CDO

 

CDO/ MCGP

January – every year with follow up in March.

Email

Forums

Junior Golf Passport

MCGP website

£150 EGU/EWGA

£150 Club

20 Clubs Year 1

25 Clubs Year 2

35 Clubs Year 3

SR3

Review and increase number of Community Links venues (1 currently)

Promote initiative to all golf clubs

Review current Community Links venues within Middlesex.

CDO/

GF

Annually

GF Community Links & Junior Golf Passport.

Meetings

GF approx. £3000 p.a.

 

4 Clubs Year 1

6 Clubs Year 2

8 Clubs Year 3

SR4

Review and extend the current work that is being done within schools via PESSCL programme.

Review of current  PESSCL projects and identify which SSP’s would like to include golf with future projects

Create new PESSCL projects

Encourage clubs to work with at least 1 school in their area

CDO &

GF

Annually

GF Programmes

 

GF £2000 p.a. for each PESSCL Programme

 

1 New PESSCL Year 1

1 New PESSCL Year 2

1 New PESSCL Year 3

 

 

 

SR5

Increase opportunities for people to have an experience of golf

 

 

Linking with Community Sports Networks / Pro-Active North London re their open /fun days.

Link with other sports to offer multi-sport days

CDO

 

Annually

 

 

Pro-Active North London website.

 

Meetings.

 

Involved with 2 projects a year  that are outside of golf club environment

SR6

Annual project to increase participation in MCGP target groups.

 

Offering coaching sessions and activity days to encourage target group to try golf and link into clubs

 

CDO

Summer time, annually

Email

Postage

Advertising

Admin time

£4,000 MCGP (£2,000 yr 1, £1,000 in yrs 2 & 3.

Women & girls, 19 to 40 yrs (Get Back into?) & families

 

 

 


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2.2 Stay / Retention

All golfers should be given the opportunity to continue their involvement in golf for as long as they wish.  The MCGP will encourage more people to become regular players and be members of an affiliated club by providing sustainable initiatives and programmes that will allow both new and existing golfers to stay within the game.

 

Aim:

WSP: To increase the number of active members of affiliated clubs by 40,000 and increase the number of affiliated clubs with GolfMark accreditation by 20%

 

MCGP: To increase the number of active members of affiliated clubs by 2% (Approx extra 280 members, 8 per club)
Assist clubs to achieve full membership quotas.
Increase the number of affiliated clubs with GolfMark accreditation to 12 by 2011 (currently none)

 

Objectives:

To reduce existing barriers to playing and club membership.

 

To support golf club members and casual golfers by providing information on benefits and opportunities to play golf in Middlesex.

 

To actively help Middlesex golf clubs to access WSP Club Development Programmes.

 

 

 2.2 Stay / Retention

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WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

SY1

Retention of 19-40 year old club members, including those in further education

 

 

Get clubs to offer flexible membership schemes i.e. Scaled subscription rates.

 

CDO working with golf clubs.

Pilot schemes during 2009 & 2010.

Promotion via website, email, forums and direct contact

 

1 pilot scheme in 2009

1 scheme adopted in 2010

SY2

Removal of barriers to joining golf clubs and promote benefits of membership.

Promote:-

1. Trial free memberships

2. Family membership

3. Dress code – smart on course, casual in clubhouse

4. No/ reasonable & non prohibitive joining fees

5. Payments for member introductions

CDO working with golf clubs

Ongoing

Promotion via website, email, forums, best practice examples and direct contact

CDO expenses

 

SY3

Increase the number of clubs with GolfMark accreditation.

 

Promote GolfMark to clubs.

 

Promotion of clubs that achieve accreditation

 

Produce toolkit to assist clubs in achieving accreditation.

CDO & RDO

Ongoing

Promotion via website, email, forums and direct contact

CDO expenses

2 clubs Year 1

6 clubs Year 2

12 clubs Year 3.

SY4

Social Activity Support for new members & beginners

Work with clubs- How do we engage?

 

Downloadable member surveys.

CDO

Ongoing

Promotion via website, email, forums and direct contact

Expenses

 


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2.3 Succeed / Player Development

It is important that all golfers have the opportunity to develop to the best of their ability and the MCGP are committed to support all golfers within the county who have the desire to improve their ability by offering support and guidance.                       

  

Aim:

 WSP: To produce a framework for Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and ensure that this is implemented nationally

 MCGP: To mirror the framework for LTAD and ensure that this is implemented as part of our coaching strategy

 

Objectives:

To develop a comprehensive Coaching and Competitive structure which complements the National Framework for LTAD embracing golfers of all abilities

 

To utilise both junior and adult England Golf Partnership (EGP) initiatives specific to Player Development.

 

 2.3 Succeed / Player Development

Ref

WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

PD1

Adopt National Framework for LTAD

Review National Framework when produced.

Incorporate LTAD into County Coaching and Competitive programmes.

CDO

MCGU

MLCGA

As soon as National Framework available/ As appropriate.

Volunteer time and expenses

 

Meeting time.

Expenses

LTAD in county coaching programmes

PD2

Review County Coaching offered by MCGU and MLCGA  and develop a player pathway for juniors and adults to progress through

Audit of current provision.

Identify vision to 2010.

Produce document, secure funding.

Launch Pathway.

 

CDO

MCGU

MLCGA

MPGA

Annual Review Sept-Oct each year

Volunteer time/expenses.

 

Meeting time.

 

Pro fees.

 

 

Produce recommendations for County Player Pathway.

PD3

Young Player Development

Create network of local and club-based Talent Centres using local PGA coaches supported by Performance Services (Strength & Conditioning, Physio, Sports Psychologists, Health & Nutritionists)

CDO

MCGP

MPGA

 

October 2009 onwards

EGP Framework

PGA expertise

Club & Coach Funding

Talent centres by end of 2010.

 

        2.4 Coaching Infrastructure

Golf is a skilful game. For a golfer to fully enjoy the game it is essential that they learn the correct basic skills and etiquette. Through the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) golf is in a great position of having highly trained individuals to teach these fundamentals and a comprehensive coaching structure to bring new coaches into the sport. The MCGP is committed to support new and existing volunteer and professional coaches within golf to ensure that the county has a coordinated network of coaches.

  

Aim:

 WSP: To have 5,200 qualified paid and volunteer coaches.

 MCGP:  To have a minimum of 20 new PGA Level 1 volunteer coaches by 2011 who are involved in local and county coaching schemes.

  

Objectives:

To develop a Coaching Infrastructure within the county that ensures an appropriate number of volunteer coaches and professionals are trained to carry out the aims and objectives of the EGP Development Plan specific to START, STAY and Player Development.

 

To encourage clubs to utilise England Golf Partnership (EGP) initiatives which will assist new and existing coaches to deliver golf to new and existing golfers of all abilities.

 

 

 2.4 Coaching Infrastructure

Ref

WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

CI1

Database of PGA Teaching Professionals and Volunteer Coaches.

 

 

Contact PGA  and Golf Foundation (GF) to gain information on PGA Professionals, Volunteer Coaches at Levels 1 & 2, Tri Golf Activators Golf Xtreme Activators

 

Send out questionnaire to evaluate level of experience, qualifications, Child Protection training and availability to work for the MCGP, contact details (email)

 

CDO

March/ April 2009

Email

 

Phone calls.

Expenses

Database complete by summer 2009.

CI2

PGA Level 1 Volunteer Coach Training

 

Work with PGA to develop local capability to deliver Level 1 training.  Work with clubs to identify training candidates.  Set up contracts with volunteers – min 12 hours p.a.

CDO

PGA

Clubs

Ongoing

Meeting time

Cost of trainers

Venues for courses

Expenses

£210 per person- MCGP £100 per person.

20 new Level 1 coaches by end 2011

CI3

Annual review of database and qualifications of PGA professionals and Volunteer Coaches.

Annual questionnaire sent out to individuals on database crosschecked with PGA and GF records.  Review training needs.

CDO

PGA

GF

Clubs

Jan/Feb every year

Meeting time

Expenses

Admin costs

 

Meeting time

Up to date and accurate database

CI4

Tournament and networking event (Middlesex pro’s specific)

Organise event to promote initiatives and training

CDO, MPGA & MCGP

Sept/ Oct annually

Pro’s time

 

E-mail & Phone calls

Expenses

Event each year.

CI5

Make Pros and clubs aware of EGP initiatives which will assist in the delivery of coaching to new and existing golfers.

 

Regular updates issued on clubs accessing grants.

Promotion at MCGP Forums and events.

RDO

CDO

Ongoing

Volunteer time

Expenses

Expenses

Increase annually of clubs accessing EGP initiatives.

 


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2.5 Resource Management

One of the major strengths of golf is the impressive network of committed and enthusiastic volunteers and it is vital that they are supported.  The MCGP is committed to supporting volunteers and to ensure that golf development within the county is administered in a professional manner.  The MCGP will seek funding to appoint a County Development Officer (CDO) to manage its plans, programmes, and resources.

 

Aim:

WSP: To develop and maintain a comprehensive development officer network to help strengthen implementation of the WSP at all levels and to develop and implement a volunteer strategy.  

MCGP: To obtain funding to appoint a County Development Officer by October 2008.

 

Objectives:

To produce and implement a volunteer strategy in line with the National strategy, which will provide ongoing support to volunteers, involved in the delivery of golf.

 

To identify working partnerships and potential sources of funding available to develop and maintain a volunteer structure.

 

To continually review and develop the role and structure of the MCGP within Middlesex

 

To continually review and develop the role and accountability of the CDO within the MCGP.

  

 

 2.5 Resource Management

Ref

WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

RM1

To adopt National Volunteer Strategy.

Review National Volunteer Strategy when produced and integrate into MCGP. Development Plan where applicable.

CDO/ RDO , Phil Beard and Steering Committee

When Strategy published

Meeting time

Expenses

Volunteer strategy integrated in Development Plan

RM2

Obtain funding to appoint a County Development Officer

Investigate funding sources including EGP, MCGU, MLCGA and Pro-Active North London.

Steering Committee and CDO

Ongoing

Administration and Meeting Time

Expenses

Appoint CDO by Oct 2008

RM3

To review the role of the CDO.

 

 

Steering Committee review and evaluate the work of the CDO.  Amend the job description to reflect the development of the CDO role.  Review type of employment and accountability.

Steering Committee and RDO

November each year

Volunteer time & expenses

Meeting time

Expenses

Annual Review completed

RM4

Establish network of golf club coordinators (club development managers)

 

 

 

Write job description for Club Coordinators role and promote role with golf clubs.  Provide appropriate induction and training.

 

CDO

Job Description by Jan 2009.

CDO expenses

 

12 CC’s Year 1

24 CC’s Year 2

36 CC’s Year 3

RM5

Annually review the role of the MCGP and work that has been done throughout the period.

Evaluate progress in relation to Development Plan and targets.

Make recommendations for any changes to MCGP structure.

Promote details to members.

CDO and Steering Committee

 

Volunteer time & expenses

Meeting time

Administration costs

Expenses

Annual Report issued to members in January each year


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2.6 Good Practice

No participant, volunteer, job applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, parental or marital status, colour, race, ethnic origin, creed, disability, social status or sexual preference. The safety of all golfers and the protection of children are all of equal importance and must be addressed thoroughly.  The MCGP is committed to ensuring all aspects of the game of golf in the county are accessible and fair to everyone and to ensure that the safety of all golfers, in particular children is taken seriously.

 

Aim:

WSP: To achieve the National Governing Body (NGB) requirements for Child Protection and Equality within England.

MCGP: To provide a safe environment for children participating in activities within the county, to support volunteers and staff working with children to fulfil their role effectively and safely and to engage in activities in line with equitable principles.

  

Objectives:

To promote and implement standards of good practice in safeguarding children and equity.

 

To develop and co-ordinate county child protection and equity procedures to ensure that the game of golf is safe, accessible and fair.

To provide access for golf clubs to examples of good practice within the county to assist them with the development of golf at club level.

 

 

  2.6 Good Practice

Ref

WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

GP1

Provide training opportunities for staff and volunteers.

Provide ‘Safeguarding & Protecting Children’ workshops across the Essex area.

Roll out ‘Club for All‘ workshops across the county

Source “Equity in Your Coaching” training via www.sportscoachuk.org

CDO/ RDO/ Pro-Active North London

Ongoing

Pro-Active North London.

 

2 Golf Specific SPC per year

2 Club 4 All per year

2 Equity in your coaching per year

GP2

Promote best practice

·          Complete a risk assessment of activities as appropriate.

·          To encourage clubs within the county to adopt child protection and equity policies.

·          Promote relevant workshops (SPC, AC4A, and equity in your coaching) to clubs, in particular those working towards GolfMark.

Examples of best practice to be featured on the partnership website and in the newsletter.

CDO

RDO

Ongoing

Meeting time & expenses

 

MCGP Website

 

Ensure all clubs and facilities are aware of best practice

 

Best Practice database on website by April 2009

GP3

Develop and implement an action plan for safeguarding children and equity.

·          To consult with appropriate supporting bodies.

·          Keep up to date with national policy guidelines.

To liaise with specific welfare officers in individual bodies as appropriate.

CDO

 

Compliance Manager.

Children in Golf web-site and resource pack

 

 

GP4

Appoint a partnership welfare officer/compliance officer.

To support the promotion and implementation of the above.

 

CWO/ MCGP

 

 

 

MCGP to appoint officer by May 2009


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2.7 Communication & Promotion

Golf is continually being criticised from within and outside of the game for poor communication and lack of promotion and publicity.  The MCGP is committed to improving communication between all groups within and outside of the golfing environment and to raise the awareness and profile of golf within the county.

 

Aim:

WSP: Ensure that the Communication Strategy is implemented and reviewed on a regular basis.

MCGP: To communicate with the MCGP Partners, golf clubs, golf centres and other golf facilities on all relevant matters.

 

Objectives:

To liase with bodies within and outside of golf to support the development of golf within the county.

 

To support the national promotion of golf at a local level.

 

 

 2.7 Communication & Promotion

Ref

WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

CP1

Improve communication within the MCGP.

 

Steering Group reviews communication and promotion methods and produce strategy for most effective communications

Steering Group

Ongoing

Meeting time

Expenses

Communication Strategy agreed by May 2009

CP2

Website

Website up and running at www.middlesexgolfpartnership.co.uk

Update at every opportunity with news, programmes, initiatives and best practices

CDO/ Steering committee

Ongoing

CDO

 

£500 MCGP

Launch website in Sept 2008.

CP3

Annual Club Forum/ MCGP Golf Development Conference

 

Hold at least 1 club forum per year, moving around the county each time

Forums to include updates / best practice examples /guest speakers

CDO

RDO

Feb/ March Annually

CDO and expenses

 

Guest Speakers

Buffet Expenses- £500 per annum MCGP

At least 1 forum per year.

CP4

Use Pro-Active North London promotion/ marketing including existing links Pro-Active North London already have.

Promotion of MCGP activities, clubs and events on Pro-Active North London website

 

Attend Pro-Active North London NGB Forums

CDO/ steering committee

 

CDO/ RDO

When appropriate

 

 

When appropriate

CDO & Pro-Active North London

Expenses

Effective links established with Pro-Active North London


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2.8 Facilities & Clubs

Golf has an extensive network of facilities, including golf clubs, driving ranges and pitch & putt courses.  It is essential that all of these golfing facilities support the development of golf within the local community.  The MCGP is committed to analysing the facilities within the county, identifying gaps in provision and reviewing the accessibility of golf to meet the needs of golfers of all abilities. 

 

Aim:

WSP: To produce and implement a national facility and club strategy.

MCGP: To produce and implement a county facility and club strategy. 

 

Objectives:

To produce, implement and maintain a local facility strategy, offering opportunities for all standards of golfers, with focus on a network of beginner friendly facilities.

 

To utilise England Golf Partnership (EGP) initiatives which will assist the county in improving their golf facilities.

 

To liase and develop relationships with non-affiliated groups and non-golfing groups that might provide an opportunity to develop golf within Middlesex.

 

 2.8 Facilities & Clubs

Ref

WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

FC1

Database of club and golf centre facilities

 

 

Identify:- Covered and open ranges, putting greens, short game areas, short courses, indoor facilities, all weather facilities, computer and video facilities

CDO

Jan- July 2009

Email

Internet

Phone calls

Printing, posting & Promotion

Expenses

Database by end 2009

FC2

RangeMark for driving ranges (golf centres)

 

 

Encourage all Middlesex ranges and centres to apply for RangeMark

CDO

Ongoing

Meeting time

Email

 

Expenses

2 ranges accredited by end of 2009, 3 by end of 2010

FC3

Support clubs wishing to develop their practice and teaching facilities.

 

 

CDO to visit clubs wishing to develop facilities.

Assist clubs in applying for capital grants.

Encourage clubs to develop formal links with local golf centres and ranges

CDO

Ongoing

Meeting time

 

Expenses

 

FC4

Develop relationships with non-affiliated groups.

 

 

CDO to liaise with non-affiliated golf facilities.  Encourage them to develop formal links with affiliated clubs.

 

CDO

Ongoing

Meeting time

 

Expenses

All non-affiliated centres contacted by June 2009.


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2.9 Monitoring & Evaluation

Historically only limited research has been conducted into any aspect of golf development in England and although this is now being addressed at a national level, there is need to progress this further at a local level.  The MCGP is committed to carrying out research and evaluation in order to identify and prioritise future focus areas.

 

Aim:

WSP: To conduct research into all aspects of golf development in England, working in partnership with other bodies to identify priority areas for future investment and to continually measure all golf development initiatives.

MCGP: To conduct research into aspects of golf development in Middlesex, working in partnership with other bodies to identify priority areas for future investment and to continually measure all golf development initiatives.

 

 

Objectives:

To identify and carry out any research that is required to monitor trends over time, assess current conditions and to evaluate the impact of development strategies.

 

To continually monitor and evaluate all golf development initiatives within the MCGP plan in order to identify where resources are best focused in the future.

 

To communicate appropriate research findings to as wide an audience as possible both internally and externally of the MCGP.

 

To work in partnership with other golfing bodies to collate research data at a local level to form a comprehensive analysis of golf development in England.

  

 

 2.9 Monitoring & Evaluation

Ref

WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FUNDING

TARGET

ME1

Increase the number of returns made by clubs to EGU/EWGA Golf Club Membership questionnaire

Promote at County Forum.

Reminder sent out prior to closing date.

County Development Officer (CDO)/Regional Development Officer (RDO) to contact clubs not responded after week after closing date.

CDO/ RDO

2010

CDO

 

Admin Costs

 

Increase return in 2010 by 50 %

ME2

Annual Audit

 

Review and update club and facility database of membership, coaching schemes, volunteer training needs

CDO & Steering Group

January every year

Volunteer time

Administration costs

Expenses

Annual Audit completed

ME3

Complete Annual Review of Progress of MCGP

Review MCGP programmes against targets /budgets on a yearly basis

Submit review to EGP to review

Submit review to EGU/EWGA for continued funding

CDO/ RDO

Jan/ Feb each year

CDO

 

Admin costs

 

Report published each year

ME4

Publish all findings and circulate to members and other interested groups.

 

Produce reports.

Post information on MCGP website and communicate through club forums.

 

CDO/ RDO

Jan/ Feb each year

CDO

 

Admin costs

 

1 report published each year


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2.10 Finances

For the first time ever the Whole Sport Plan (WSP) represents one clear and succinct investment proposal for all potential backers of the game in the Country.  Likewise through the MCGP and its development plan more opportunities to access funding and create revenue become available at a local level and the MCGP is committed to accessing all available sources. 

 

Aim:

WSP: Attract a minimum of £250K per year in sponsorship over the life of the plan; Increase the contribution from golf organisations and golfers from £3.18m in year 1 to a minimum of £3.9m in year 4; Increase the revenue generated by golf development programmes from £190K in year 1 to £626K in year 4.

MCGP: To increase the general revenue generated by golf development programmes in Middlesex to support the work of the MCGP on an annual basis.

 

Objectives:

To review the current financial situation of the MCGP and agree on a system of accounting, and evaluation.

 

To consider opportunities to increase the income of the MCGP through its members and non-golf club members.

 

To develop a marketing strategy that will utilise the development plan of the MCGP to interest potential sponsors.

 

To be aware of, and apply for, all possible sources of funding.

 

 

 2.10 Finances

 

WHAT

HOW

WHO

WHEN

RESOURCES

FI 1

To review the current financial situation of the MCGP and agree on a system of accounting and evaluation.

Produce a set of annual accounts.

Steering Committee reviews finances on a regular basis

 

Steering Committee

Quarterly

Meeting time

FT2

Seek additional funding from National and Local bodies.

 

Apply for all available grants

CDO/

RDO/ Pro-Active North London & Steering committee

Ongoing

Email

Internet

Application Forms

FT3

Seek commercial sponsorship.

Market the MCGP and its website to the Middlesex business community

CDO

Steering Committee

Ongoing

Website

Newsletters

Press Releases

FT4

Income from Partner Organisations

 

Review opportunities for long term direct funding via Middlesex County Golf Union through increase in levies.

CDO &

Steering Committee

Ongoing

Meeting time

 

TARGET – Secure long term funding arrangements to maintain the Middlesex County Golf Partnership, managed by an employed County Development Officer and other staff as required in the future.


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