Safe & Sustainable Sport
What are the Safe and Sustainable Quality Standards?
Safe and Sustainable Quality Standards is a framework of minimum expected standards and recommendations for high quality sport and physical activity delivery. The framework has evolved from previous accreditation schemes (such as ClubMark) into a developmental resource with a purpose to promote, improve and enhance the local offer of sport and physical activity for all.
We have purposely moved away from accreditation schemes to avoid the sense and misconception that being safe and sustainable in sport is ever a ‘done’ job. Rather, the Safe and Sustainable Quality Standards are an on-going benchmark for all users of sport to expect and for all providers of sport to aspire to. ​These quality standards are applicable to all clubs, associations, groups and charities who offer sports and physical activity opportunities in Jersey.
Find out more about the eight themes in the Safe and Sustainable Quality Standards framework below:
Safe Sport
Sustainable Sport
For a full view of the Safe and Sustainable Quality Standards, you can access the sub-pages via the links above or can see an overview by clicking the downloadable PDF below:
What will safe and sustainable quality standards do?
- Drive core quality standards through all sport and physical activity provision in Jersey​ to establish an expected level and culture of safe and sustainable sport
- Enable a platform for growing participation, reach and satisfaction in sport and physical activity for all
- Create a tangible change in the quality of management, delivery and sustainability for all sport and physical activity in Jersey
- Drive high quality experiences in sport and physical activity that are tailored to individuals and groups as required
- Create an environment to reduce the inherent, growing, and challenging inequalities in sport and physical activity that prevent too many of the population from taking part
How will we support you?
- Resources – find example templates, policies and guiding information
- Upskilling – access training, workshops and upskilling opportunities
- Promotion – showcasing good practice and demonstrating local impact
- Support and signposting – get in touch with our Sport Team by emailing: sport@jerseysport.je
The Safe and Sustainable Sport Health Check helps Jersey’s sport organisations meet recommended standards of good governance and safe practice. Updated for 2026, it provides a clear pathway for local organisations to strengthen how they operate and unlock access to Jersey Sport’s services and funding opportunities.
By completing the Health Check, organisations gain tailored support, training, and resources. The insights gathered also help Jersey Sport understand sector needs and shape future programmes and services that benefit volunteers and participants across the island.
