Conflict of Interest Declaration Form

In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Amateur Swimming Association (Swim England) Limited, Swim England Regulations and legal requirements we require the following individuals to register any direct or indirect conflicts of interest they may have or expect to have in relation to the business or affairs of Swim England:

• Members of the SEER Board.

• Members of committees appointed by the Board.

• Directors of any company controlled by Swim England.

• Senior employees, consultants to and agents of SEER.

Completing this form will also assist Trustees/Directors in complying with the Companies Act 2006¹ and charity law requirements. 

Requests to complete this form will be made on commencement to one of the above roles/posts and on annual basis thereafter.  

Examples of where conflicts of interest may arise include, without limitation:

• Any contract or arrangement proposed to be entered into between Swim England and yourself. Trustees/Directors should also remember that they need to declare potential conflicts arising through their connected persons (as defined below).  For example, where the directors spouse enters into a transaction with Swim England or a subsidiary company.

• You are a director or significant shareholder of a company which is a supplier to or customer of Swim England or a subsidiary company.

• Any arrangement made or offered by a third party in consequence of holding one of the above positions.

• Any benefit received from a sponsor or donor of Swim England, either personally or on behalf of a third party.

Please list any existing interests in the declaration below.

A person connected with a director is defined in the Companies Act 2006 and includes close members of the director’s family.  This includes the director’s spouse or civil partner, the director’s children or step-children and a director’s parents.  

I acknowledge that as at the date entered below, the above interests exist and that I will inform the Director of Legal in the event that there is any change in my circumstances.

If I am also a director of a company controlled by Swim England, I also acknowledge that it is my duty to avoid a situation that could conflict with the interests of the company/companies of which I am a director. Should I become aware of any additional interest(s) that may potentially conflict with the company/companies of which I am a director, I will seek prior authorisation from my fellow directors.

Please note even after completing this form you should declare as soon as reasonably practicable or at the start of any meeting any interests in any matter being or likely to be discussed at any Board or committee meeting you attend.