Trevor Pearce appointed as new CIMSPA Chair
CIMSPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Pearce CBE QPM as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees. He replaces Marc Woods, who stepped down in December after completing the maximum term of nine years in the post. Trevor brings with him a wealth of experience from a 40-year career in law enforcement and non-executive roles in both the regulatory and charity sectors, including positions as commissioner of the Gambling Commission, and nine years as chair of UK Anti-Doping. Speaking about […]
Marc Woods’ term as CIMSPA chair comes to a close after nine years
After nearly a decade of service to CIMSPA and the workforce of the sector, Marc Woods has completed his tenure as Chair of the Board of Trustees, having served the maximum term possible. A former gold medal winning Paralympian, Marc was appointed to the role in December 2017 and has overseen huge changes in the organisation since his arrival, with staff numbers more than doubling in size, as well […]
Workforce Governance & Registration Scheme Project – Update October 2025
The Workforce Governance and Registration Scheme Project is a sector-wide piece of work commissioned by Sport England and UK Sport following the recommendations of the Whyte Review, with the objective of supporting, safeguarding and regulating the workforce to allow everyone taking part in sport and physical activity to enjoy safe and high-quality experiences, and to […]
CIMSPA Conference 2025 Review
CIMSPA’s 2025 Conference ‘Connecting the Dots’ took place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester on Wednesday 24th September. With over 300 delegates attending and more than 20 different exhibitors present, the stage was set for thought-provoking programme of keynote speakers, expert panels and workshops covering different topic areas such as health and active wellbeing, […]
CIMSPA and Careers in Sport team up
CIMSPA is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Careers in Sport. The MoU sets out a supportive working arrangement between the two organisations, with a shared goal to connect individuals exploring careers in the sector with high-quality education, training, and employment opportunities. The partnership aims to enhance event reach, […]
Professional Status – why education providers must be part of this sector-defining moment
CIMSPA’s Associate Director of Education and Careers, Natasha Eason on the benefits that professional status can bring for education providers. For as long as any of us can remember, one message has come through loud and clear from the sport and physical activity workforce: “We want to be recognised as professionals.” Whether it’s someone entering […]
CIMSPA publish position statement on health
In order to provide clarity and a deeper understanding on how the sport and physical activity workforce is continuing to collaborate and align with the health and social care sector, CIMSPA have published their ‘Position Statement on Health’. With the NHS continuing to tackle mounting financial pressures and faced with rising demand, the sector has […]
Professional status is coming – is your learning up to date?
CIMSPA is reminding and encouraging all members to ensure that their qualifications, learning and CPD are up to date on the Member Portal ahead of the introduction of professional status in September. All CIMSPA members are required to complete learning and develop their knowledge every year to maintain their membership, which demonstrates their dedication to […]