1. The Organisation

The organisation will be called Taverham Football Club, which will be structured for the development of football in the community within the Parish of Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk.

2. Facilities

The headquarters and ground location of Taverham Football Club will be situated at the sports field Hinks Meadow, Taverham, Norwich, which shall be maintained in accordance with any rules/contract binding between the Football Club and the Parish Council of Taverham. Other local facilities may be used on occasions to supplement Hinks Meadow, these to be agreed in advance by committee.

3. Objective

The objective of Taverham Football Club is to promote, encourage and improve the playing of small sided, youth and adult football for all ages and genders, and shall be affiliated to the Norfolk County Football Association for the participation of such before the start of each season.

4. AGM

An Annual General Meeting will be held no later than the 30th June each year at which an Executive Committee will be elected by existing voting Club Members. The Executive Committee will be formed of no less than five elected Members, Chairman, General Secretary, Youth Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Chairman. A Committee meeting will be held every 4-8 weeks to deal with all matters relating to the running of Taverham Football Club.

5. Management Committee

A Manager for each age group will be elected at the Annual General Meeting by Members and shall join the Executive Committee at each committee meeting to discuss and organise matters relating to Taverham Football Club. It will be the responsibility of each Manager, with the support of the Executive Committee, to organise and coach a group of footballers for that particular age. New members will be encouraged to join the Club through their schools, local Parish magazines and club website.

6. Membership

The Membership fees for each age group will be set for the season by the elected Executive Committee at the Annual General Meeting and payment of these fees will be made through each Manager to the Treasurer by a date set by the Treasurer at the Annual General Meeting, this generally accepted as not later than 31st August.

7. Accounts

All funds of Taverham Football Club will be deposited in a bank account in the name of “Taverham Football Club” and will have a minimum of three signatories one of whom will be the Treasurer and shall be in control of the Club’s finances and keep a true record of accounts and produce an audited balance sheet for approval at the Annual General Meeting.

8. Equipment

Taverham Football Club will provide for all playing members insurances, first aid, training facilities, equipment and league affiliations. Players kit is to be provided by sponsorship from private business or donation. All such items shall remain the property of Taverham Football Club and will not be let to any non member or Club without prior permission of the Management Committee.

9. Fund Raising

A “Fund Raising Committee” shall be formed consisting of a Fund Raising Secretary, Press Officer and a representatives from age groups. The objective of this committee will be to set up fund raising events throughout the season, bring in sponsorship to the Club in the form of additional funds, kit, equipment and advertising and to ensure the promotion of the Football Club and events to the local community. All Members will be expected to participate in and support such events.

10. Development Committee

The Executive Committee will have an ongoing interest in the clubs development plans. This in relation to future business plans, costings in respect of coaching development, ground & training development and community relationships. A representative from the Football Club will be a member of the Taverham Parish Sports Committee, attend meetings as and when required, and work closely with the Parish on all matters relating to the football development in the community.

11. Management Committee

The Management Committee in conjuction with the Club Coaching Development Officer will provide ongoing details of scheduled coaching/first aid courses throughout the season. All management committee members are encouraged to continually improve their professional development via this process. Each team is expected to have 1 individual holding their level 1 FA coaching badge. In certain circumstances teams may request additional coaching staff be provided with their level 1 FA coaching badge - however this is at the discretion of the Executive Management Committee.

12. Dissolution Statement

If on the winding-up of this club any property remains after satisfaction of all this clubs debts and liabilities, such property shall not be paid to or distributed among the members of this club. That property shall instead be transferred to another local club (whether incorporated or unincorporated) whose objects are similar (wholly or in part) to the objects of this club.