The charity is governed by a Committee of Trustees some of whom also act as the
members of the Operations group.

Wiltshire Tennis operates in accordance with the corporate governance requirements of the Charities Commission, the UK Governance Code for Sport and the LTA.
Trustees are responsible to always ensure that Wiltshire Tennis acts in accordance with its objectives and the highest standards of governance. They are also responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation and its annual
expenditure budget and for ensuring that the activities are consistent with the requirements of this. Trustees must always act with integrity, ensuring that all decisions are made solely for the benefit of the organisation.

Wiltshire Tennis needs Trustees with a broad range of skills, experience and connections to strategic networks to help achieve our objects and to ensure the effective operation of the organisation.

We currently wish to recruit Trustees who can ideally demonstrate experience in one
or more of the following areas:
• Charity operations and fundraising
• Community involvement
• Diversity and inclusion
• Governance
• Legal
• Safeguarding

For further information of the position and details of governance framework please see our website - https://wiltshiretennis.org.uk/

They will ideally have good networking and partnership working experience within Wiltshire and be prepared to use these networks to support the delivery of the strategic plan.

Applications would be welcomed from individuals whose experience or circumstances would broaden the diversity of the Committee of Trustees.

The Committee of Trustees meets virtually or in person around 6 times per year. In addition to their role as Trustees, individuals will be encouraged to use their skills in support of Wiltshire Tennis activities.

We are a local charitable organisation run by volunteers, and we are also a member of tennis’s national governing body, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).

Wiltshire Tennis acts as the governing body of tennis in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Tennis is run by a Board of Trustees which has responsibility for all aspects of the operation and is supported by an Operations Group with delegated authority for the day-to-day oversight and support of activities.

We:
• Operate for public benefit.
• Provide support to the 44 Wiltshire tennis clubs and other venues registered with us (our member organisations), as well as to the coaches, volunteers, and individual members at those establishments.
• Support such clubs and venues to offer recreational and competitive sport in a safe and inclusive environment.
• Provide similar support to park sites and educational establishments across Wiltshire that choose to register with us.
• Deliver our own tennis sessions to community groups and those disadvantaged by disability or adverse social and economic circumstances.
• Develop partnerships with community organisations to improve access to tennis at grass roots level and to increase the level of physical activity in communities.
• Support and promote the playing of tennis in schools.
• Act as ambassadors for British Tennis, supporting the aims of the LTA.
• Organise local competitions and tournaments for new and existing players of all ages and standards.
• Promote the highest standards of Safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults in tennis across the county.
• Are a diverse and inclusive organisation.

We are funded by a mixture of income streams including LTA grant funding and sponsorship.

• Strong communication and relationship building skills with tennis/padel community, disability and inclusive organisations, funding partners, etc.
• A passion for and proven experience in organising and overseeing the creation and delivery of inclusive sport programmes, ideally in tennis.
• Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of community and volunteer run clubs and park venues.
• Proven team player with an ability to build lasting and sustainable partnerships.
• A self-starter with excellent time management and organisational skills with a proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of the sports industry, particularly tennis, is advantageous.