Annual General Meeting 2025

The Wales Weightlifting Federation Ltd Annual General Meeting will be held on 3rd December 2025 at 6pm via Zoom.

A link will be sent to all those who have registered their intention to attend via the form below:

https://forms.office.com/e/My8bMCT6dC

You must have a valid membership to join this meeting. 

Please check this page for relevant documents and information.

 

There will be an election for two new members to join the board of directors at the upcoming AGM. The two vacant positions are member-elected positions. Weightlifting Wales (WW) invites its members to nominate a fellow willing member who is over the age of 18, to enter the election. We are seeking members who are passionate about Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, who want to provide insight and opinion, who are able to work well in a team and listen to others. 

We would also encourage members with skills in finance, business, marketing and communications or equality, or, members who have experience in owning or running a licensed club, coaching, officiating and volunteering, to consider this opportunity. 

Nominations are now open. For those interested, please complete the Board Nomination form which can be found above. You must hold a valid membership with Weightlifting Wales, and you must find one fellow WW member with a valid membership to sign and submit your nomination on your behalf. The voting process will take place during the AGM, with details to follow.

Please submit all nominations to hannah.powell@weightlifting.wales by 12pm Tuesday 11th November. The nominees information will be shared with the membership via the website on 12th November. 

Some Details about the expectations of a Director:

• To attend 4 Quarterly Board Meetings per year, plus ad-hoc meetings called for matters that arise between these scheduled meetings, meetings are held usually on a weekday evening from 5.30/6pm.
• You may also be put onto a Sub-Committee dependent on your skills and experience, you will then be expected to attend these meetings as and when they are called.
• To attend the AGM
• WW Directors are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Directors, the Conflicts of Interest Policy, and to sign a Conflicts of Interest Declaration form, as well as a Confidentiality Agreement.
• To take responsibility for understanding your duties as a Director and ensuring that you read all papers and relevant information in advance of meetings so as to come prepared for any discussions.
• On successful election to the Board, you will receive some introductory information and you will be booked onto the an essential Board training workshop hosted by the Welsh Sport Association, you will receive information throughout your term for additional training opportunities.
• Member-Elected Directors serve a term of three years, at the end of which they may retire from their position or ask to be re-elected by the members for a further three-year term.

Special Resolution:

That the members of Weightlifting Wales approve the adoption of the Community Interest Company (CIC) structure, and that the company’s Articles of Association be replaced in their entirety with the CIC Articles presented to members in advance of this meeting.

Why we propose that Wales Weightlifting Federation becomes a CIC:
This change strengthens Wales Weightlifting Federation as a community-focused, not-for-profit organisation. It ensures all surpluses are reinvested into our sport of Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting and into community wellbeing. Becoming a CIC provides greater access to a wider range of funding bodies that specifically support community-focused organisations. It also protects our assets through an “asset lock,” ensuring they remain dedicated to public benefit. Day-to-day operations will remain the same, but our structure will now better reflect our social purpose and long-term commitment to developing the sport and supporting communities across Wales.