TidyHQ Blog — Page 23
Older articles from the archive. Practical advice on membership, governance, volunteers, and funding for clubs and associations.
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Why Your Governance Reports Should Take Minutes, Not Months
A safeguarding officer resigns in March. The federation finds out in June. That's three months of children training at a club with no safeguarding oversight.
Best Chapter Management Software (2026): An Honest Comparison
An honest comparison of 8 chapter management platforms - what each does best, who it's built for, and where it falls short.
Investigation and Sanctions in Grassroots Sport: Due Process for Volunteers
Someone reports a concern. The chair and a mate 'look into it' over coffee. No written findings. No right of reply. That is not an investigation.
The Chapter Management Scorecard: 12 KPIs Every Governing Body Should Track
Most governing bodies track member count and little else. These 12 KPIs give you a complete picture of chapter health across your network.
National Rollout: State-by-State vs Top-Down Adoption
Two models for rolling out technology nationally. Each has trade-offs. Here is how to choose.
Chapter vs Branch vs Affiliate: Understanding Multi-Unit Organisation Structures
Chapters, branches, affiliates, locals, sections - every multi-unit organisation uses different terms. Here's what they actually mean.