STS Policies

Scottish Target Shooting is constantly striving to improve its governance and operate in a clear and transparent manner. It is important our members have confidence and clarity about how we operate and how we make our decisions. On this page we will provide direct links to all our policies so members only need to look on one page to find everything.

Expense Claims

STS has an online expense claim form that staff, directors, volunteers, coaches and athletes can all use for submitting expense claims. The online form will provide the opportunity to upload receipts, if required, and will be sent on to the relevant post holder to approve once processed.

Online Expense Claim Form

Articles of Association

At the heart of every organisation, central to the way it operates, is the constitution or Articles of Association as they are referred to for companies. Scottish Target Shooting is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered with Companies House Scotland (Company No. SC515115) on 8th September 2015. Our Articles of Association, a list of our registered directors and our annual return to Companies House can be found on the Companies House website. A copy of our Articles of Association can be found below:

Articles of Association

Code of Conduct for STS Members

As a membership body, it is important we act to protect the interests and wellbeing of the sport and our members. In doing, we require our members to adhere to standards with regards their conduct. These standards are not designed to place additional pressures on members but to explain in a clear and concise manner the principles of general decency we expect our members to display towards each other and STS representatives. Importantly, the principles apply to the standard of behaviour you should also expect in return.

These standards, as with all STS policies and procedures, are agreed to upon taking out membership of STS or entering an STS event and failure to meet these standards may result in the cancellation or suspension of membership and/or event entries.

Code of Conduct for STS Members

Anti Bullying Policy

Your Data - STS Privacy Statement

Scottish Target Shooting is committed to using personal data provided by individuals responsibly and in line with the General Data Protection Regulations that came info force on 25 May 2018. As part of this commitment, below is our Privacy Statement explaining what data Scottish Target Shooting is requesting, how it will be used, what individuals need to do and who they should contact if they have any concerns regarding their personal data.

Membership Privacy Statement

Governance

In addition to our Articles of Association, Scottish Target Shooting has a number of policies to govern the way the day to day operations of its staff, directors and committee members operate. As part of our relationship with sportscotland, our governance is regularly audited by an external agency to ensure it is fit for purpose and suggest recommendations for further improvement. All these systems are in place to ensure that STS is operating transparently and using its resources effectively to serve the membership to the best of its capabilities.

Workforce Conduct

This document combines all the policies agreed by the STS Board relating to the management of STS Representatives:

Inducting New Employees and Directors
Code of Conduct for STS Representatives
Procedure for Complaints, Concerns, Grievances, Disciplinary and Appeals
Email and Internet Security
Flexible and Remote Working
Health and Safety
Leave Entitlement
Portable Devices
Whistleblowing Policy
Exit Policy

Business Strategies

This document combines all the strategies agreed by the STS Board to govern the following areas of the Company:

Equality Policy
Finance Management
ICT
Information Management
Purchasing and Procurement
Recruitment
Risk
Sponsorship

Fair Work First Statement

Scottish Target Shooting (STS), having received a grant from sportscotland, is committed to the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First policy, taking to deliver high quality and fair work, and workforce diversity.

We, STS, are committed to delivering on the following Fair Work First criteria:

STS pays the Real Living Wage to all its employees.
STS is committed to fostering an environment where the voice of every worker matters. We prioritise open dialogue and invite feedback, where it is relevant to do so. Some of the ways we directly engage with out staff include:
o Monthly team and one-to-one meetings between all employees and senior management;
o Monthly staff surveys on general matters and ad-hoc surveys on specific topics when required
STS believes in investing in our employees and is committed to workforce development. Examples include:
o In 2023 we worked with Perth College to create bespoke learning opportunities based on the feedback from employees
STS is committed to not using zero hours contracts.
STS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels seen, valued and respected.
STS offers flexible and family friendly working practices for all employees from day one of employment, including:
o Flexible working that enables employees to work from home and work hours that best fit around their family commitments
o Monthly salary contributions to help with costs associated with working from home
o Attractive Maternity and Paternity leave for all employees
We only consider effecting change where there is a legitimate business need and discuss proposals for change directly with employees impacted by the proposals. We consider any counterproposals put forward and make decisions based on our values and the joint interests of all key stakeholders.
We strive to achieve change through meaningful consultation and discussions with our employees.
We do not use hire and rehire practices.

This statement has been jointly approved by the STS Board, STS worker’s representative and sportscotland as part of our ongoing investment agreement.