Charity Number: SC054119
Our Governance
The City of Edinburgh Netball Association (CENA) is committed to operating with transparency, integrity, and strong governance. As a community‑focused organisation, we ensure that every decision we make supports the growth, safety, and sustainability of netball across Edinburgh.
CENA is structured to provide clear leadership, accountable decision‑making, and open communication with our members, clubs, volunteers, umpires, and partners.
CENA as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
CENA is proud to operate as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). This charitable status strengthens our legal and governance framework and ensures we meet the standards set by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).
As a SCIO, we:
- Operate under an approved Constitution
- Are governed by a Board of Trustees who act in line with charity law
- Maintain transparent financial and operational practices
- Publish key documents and policies for our members
- Prioritise safeguarding, equality, and the wellbeing of everyone involved in our sport
Our SCIO structure ensures that CENA remains a safe, inclusive, and well‑governed organisation where players, coaches, umpires, and volunteers can thrive.
Governance Documents & Resources
All of CENA’s governance documents are available to members for transparency and ease of access. You can explore each area below.
Constitution
Our governing document outlining our purpose, structure, and responsibilities. Link here: CENA Constitution
CENA Rules
You can find the current season’s rules here: CENA Rules 2025 / 2026
Policies & Procedures
All operational and safeguarding policies, including:
- Safeguarding
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Complaints
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Data Protection (GDPR)
- Health & Safety
- Social Media & Communications
- Anti‑Bullying & Harassment
- Codes of Conduct
If CENA doesn’t have a standalone policy, then the default Netball Scotland one will apply.
Here’s a link to all our policies: CENA Policies & Procedures
Governance Structure Overview
A clear outline of how CENA is run, including committees, trustee roles, and decision‑making pathways. You’ll also find Detailed descriptions of all CENA volunteer, committee, and trustee roles, including responsibilities and expectations: CENA Governance
Codes of Conduct
You can find out about the standards expected of our Trustees, Volunteers and District Coaches in the relevant Code of Conduct found here: Codes of Conduct
ThistleMark
CENA is currently working on achieving the ThistleMark accreditation. Documents supporting this will be added in due course.
Umpire Resources
A dedicated space for umpires, including:
- Umpire Handbook
- Code of Conduct
- Complaints Procedures
- Training materials
- Umpire Rota
Link: Umpire Resources
Our Commitment to Transparency
CENA is committed to openness and accountability. By publishing our governance documents, policies, and role profiles, we ensure that every member understands how we operate and how decisions are made.
We believe that strong governance builds trust, supports fairness, and helps our netball community continue to grow.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions. You can email the CENA Secretary here: cenasecretary1@gmail.com