COMMITTEE & GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Audience: Sponsors, local authorities, grant funders, public partners
Purpose: Transparency on event leadership, digital oversight, and charity compliance

The Great Southern Walk – Governance & Committee Statement

Last Updated: March 2025
The Great Southern Walk is coordinated by a local leadership committee in support of two registered charities:

• The Prince of Wales Youth Club (Charity No. 302701)

• Rising Sun (Charity No. 289253)

Together, we uphold strong local governance, safeguarding practices, and transparent financial oversight for this flagship community event.

1. Committee Members

The 2025 Organising Committee comprises professionals, charity leaders, and community volunteers with experience in youth work, logistics, sponsorship, and public engagement:

• Roger Hickman – Event Chair

• Tim Brett

• Joey Wicks

• Alan Roberton

• Bryony Wicks

• Rachel Brett

• Peter Woolnough

• Abbie Schryver

• Lydia Todd

• Fran Ellis

• Emma Gray

• Robert Necas – Digital, Web & Marketing Lead (SaintsRobot.uk)

2. Digital & Communications Lead

Robert Necas is responsible for:

• Website development (www.tgsw.uk)

• Sponsor and participant communications

• Data protection, email marketing, and automation

• Branding and online engagement strategy

Contact:
digital@tgsw.uk | 
Office: 23A Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1LT

3. Charity Accountability

Funds raised via the event are directed to our two beneficiary charities. Each holds:

• Registered charity status in England and Wales

• Annual financial reporting to the Charity Commission

• Safeguarding policies and risk assessments in line with UK law

Sponsorship income benefits both charities equally. Event registration fees and general donations through The Great Southern Walk are shared evenly between the Prince of Wales Youth Club and Rising Sun.

4. Event Oversight Structure

5. Public Accountability

Our event operates with:

• Public liability insurance

• Transparent event cost tracking

• GDPR-compliant communications

• Regular meetings (minutes available on request)

6. Contact & Enquiries

For all queries:
support@tgsw.uk