Our Board and panels

The UK Sport and Institute (‘UKS&I’) Board meets six times per year to provide strategic direction to the organisation, as well as considering and making decisions on those recommendations put forward by our various panels.

Our Board members are appointed for a fixed term of four years and may be reappointed thereafter as determined by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The four Chairs of the Home Country Sports Councils automatically also sit on UK Sport's Board.

The Panels are each chaired by a Board member and include other individuals of relevant expertise and experience who advise and make recommendations as appropriate.

UK Sports Institute Board

The UK Sports Institute (UKSI) remains a separate legal entity with its own Board of five non‑executive directors (three drawn from the UKS&I Board including the Chair). Its role is to meet legal and regulatory obligations, ensure alignment with Group strategy, and provide operational oversight. Although not a formal sub‑committee of the UKS&I Board, its operation and reporting will align closely with Group governance.

• Rachel Baillache (Chair, Board Member)
• Dame Sarah Storey (Board Member)
• Charlotte Cowie (Independent Member)
• Ed Barney (Independent Member)
• Martyn Worsley (Independent Member)

Upcoming UKS&I Board meeting dates  

2026

• 22 October
• 9 December

2027

• 26 Feb
• 24 March
• 6 & 7 May
• 4 & 5 July
• 6 October
• 8 December

Public Documents

Royal Charter

Amendment

Royal Charter Amendment No.2

UK Sport Management Agreement

UK Sport Board Terms of Reference

UK Sport Board Declarations of Interest

Example Appointment Agreement: Board Member  

Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)

Board Minutes

UKS&I Board members