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ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS British Chair’s Welcome 4 Roll of Honour 6 British Triathlon Governance Review 2019 11 British Triathlon Financial Review 2019 27 Triathlon Financial Review 2019 37 Triathlon England Chair’s Report 45 Thanks to our Supporters 46

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With less than 12-months to go until the Paralympic partners including Volvo and Oakley come on board to help Games, our paratriathlon programme is once again leading support the organisation, members, events and elite teams. the way on the international stage. The team won seven This year has seen a handful of changes made to the DR MARY medals at the Tokyo Test Event, World Paratriathlon Senior Executive Team at British Triathlon, with Series Montreal and the ITU Grand Final in Lausanne Justine Baynes joining as Director of Marketing and HARDWICK this year. Claire Cashmore and Lauren Steadman (both Communications and Anne Vinestock taking on the role PTS5) claimed one of their many one-twos in Lausanne, CHAIR OF of Director of Finance. Helen Marney has been appointed with Hannah Moore (PTS4) and Fran Brown (PTS2) also as the Director of Development, taking up the post from claiming gold in Switzerland. BRITISH the start of November. In addition to myself becoming TRIATHLON Away from elite racing it has also been a successful year Chair, there have been a number of updates to the Board, for the organisation, with close to 118,000 participants including Helen Jenkins who has joined us as Athlete expected to have taken part in triathlon by the end of the Representative and is helping to champion the exciting year within events, club activities and GO TRI. Nearly new Athlete Commission. I’m delighted to be able to welcome you to the 2019 1,000 events have received an event permit and taken Being an Olympic and Paralympic year, 2020 will be an Annual Report as the newly appointed Chair of British place across England, providing opportunities for anyone incredibly exciting year. Our sport will be broadcast globally, Triathlon. Since taking up the post in July, I have seen and everyone to access triathlon in their local area. a number of exciting results and developments across with our athletes giving inspiration to triathletes and future our sport and organisation. Financially, the 2019/20 year is projected to see significant triathletes around the world. As ever, clubs, volunteers and improvements following a challenging 2018/19 year. coaches will be at the forefront of getting people involved in Starting at home, 2019 once again saw us host AJ Bell The current forecast is that British Triathlon’s cash reserves our sport, with GO TRI playing a key role at the beginning and Accenture World Triathlon will have recovered to sit at approximately £700,000, of the triathlon journey for so many. The sport simply Mixed Relay Nottingham. Britain’s elite women showed following a forecasted surplus of almost £400,000 wouldn’t exist without the commitment of volunteers across their strength in Leeds, with Georgia Taylor-Brown (gold) at the time of writing. This improved financial situation Britain, and my thanks go out to everyone who willingly and and Jess Learmonth (bronze) among six top-15 finishers. means that moving forwards, the British Triathlon Board enthusiastically gives their time in helping others. Nottingham saw further gold as Taylor-Brown teamed up and organisation are confident in being able to meet UK As we say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020, I eagerly with Ben Dijkstra, Sophie Coldwell and Alex Yee to romp to Sport expectations of strong financial stability and to anticipate how British Triathlon, Triathlon England and the victory in a rain affected race on the Victoria Embankment. incrementally invest and plan towards a successful future. sport of triathlon will successfully develop and grow and, The crowds across these two events created a great British Triathlon staff have worked with commitment, as always, I hugely appreciate your continued commitment atmosphere, braving the weather to cheer on our athletes. dedication and skill for the past year to help the and support for the organisation and athletes. Consistent performances from Learmonth and Taylor- organisation achieve its goals and will be key as we Brown saw them finish side-by-side in the overall World move our sport forwards. Triathlon Series rankings as they claimed silver and bronze Through their work with us, our family of partners align respectively. At the Tokyo 2020 Test Event in August, with our organisational values and help us to grow the claimed bronze in the women’s race while profile of and participation in triathlon. Partners and finished fifth. The team also won silver in suppliers are vital to the running of the sport, providing the mixed relay (Learmonth, Gordon Benson, Taylor-Brown key funding, equipment and opportunities to athletes and Yee) in Tokyo to show the strength of our athletes as at all levels. The past 12-months have seen several new we head towards next year’s Olympics.

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ITU Daman World Triathlon Abu Dhabi Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - 8-9 March 2019) Hamburg, Germany - 6-7 July 2019 ROLL OF HONOUR Senior Men Alex Yee Silver Senior Women Non Stanford Gold Senior Women Jessica Learmonth Bronze ITU World Triathlon Edmonton ELITE TRIATHLON MEDAL WINNERS 2019 MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda Edmonton, Canada - 20-21 July 2019 Bermuda, Bermuda - 27 April 2019 Senior Men Jonny Brownlee Gold CHAMPIONSHIPS WORLD TRIATHLON Senior Women Jessica Learmonth Silver & MAJOR EVENTS MIXED RELAY SERIES ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Lausanne (2019) AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds World Championships) Weert ETU Triathlon European Championships Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series Leeds, United Kingdom - 8-9 June 2019 Lausanne, Switzerland - 29 August - 1 September 2019 Weert, Netherlands - 31 May - 2 June 2019 Nottingham Senior Women Georgia Taylor-Brown Gold Senior Women Jessica Learmonth Silver Senior Men Gold Nottingham, United Kingdom - 15 June 2019 Jessica Learmonth Bronze Georgia Taylor-Brown Bronze Senior Women Beth Potter Gold Mixed Team Relay Gold U23 Women Olivia Mathias Silver Junior MTR GBR Silver Groupe Copley World Triathlon Montreal U23 Mixed Team Relay Silver ITU World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series Edmonton Montreal, Canada - 28-29 June 2019 Valencia ETU Triathlon U23 European Edmonton, Canada - 20-21 July 2019 Senior Women Georgia Taylor- Brown Silver Championships Mixed Team Relay Silver Jessica Learmonth Bronze Valencia, Spain - 14-15 September 2019 U23 Men Ben Dijkstra Gold WORLD CUP RACES U23 Mixed Team Relay GBR Gold Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town Karlovy Vary ITU Triathlon World Cup ETU Sprint Triathlon European Championships Cape Town, South Africa - 9-10 February 2019 Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic - 25 August 2019 Kazan, Russia - 26-28 July 2019 Senior Men Alex Yee Silver Senior Men Sam Dickinson Gold Senior Men Gordon Benson Gold Grant Sheldon Silver Sam Dickinson Silver Cagliari ITU Triathlon World Cup Cagliari, Italy - 18 May 2019 Weihai ITU Triathlon World Cup ITU World Triathlon Olympic Qualification Event Senior Men Alastair Brownlee Gold Weihai, China - 21 September 2019 Odabia Marin Park, Tokyo, Japan - 15-16 August 2019 Senior Women Sophie Coldwell Gold Senior Men Grant Sheldon Bronze Senior Women Vicky Holland Bronze Mixed Team Relay Silver Nur-Sultan ITU Triathlon World Cup Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan - 15-16 June 2019 Senior Women Kate Waugh Bronze

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ETU CUP RACES ELITE PARATRIATHLON MEDAL WINNERS 2019 2019 Lievin ETU Indoor Triathlon European Cup Tartu ETU Triathlon European Cup and Baltic Lievin, France - 2 March 2019 Championships ITU WORLD ITU PARATRIATHLON Senior Men Christopher Perham Gold Tartu, Estonia - 13 July 2019 PARATRIATHLON SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Senior Men Sam Dickinson Gold Milan, Italy - 27 April 2019 Lausanne, Switzerland - 1 September 2019 Huelva ETU Triathlon European Cup and PTS4 Women Hannah Moore Gold PTS2 Women Fran Brown Gold Iberoamerican Championships Malmö ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup PTVI Women Alison Peasgood Gold PTS4 Women Hannah Moore Gold Huelva, Spain - 24 March 2019 Malmö, Sweden - 3-4 August 2019 PTS2 Men Andy Lewis Silver PTS5 Women Claire Cashmore Gold PTS5 Men George Peasgood PTS2 Men Andy Lewis Senior Men Barclay Izzard Gold Senior Women Kate Waugh Silver Silver Silver PTVI Men Dave Ellis PTS5 Women Lauren Steadman Ben Dijkstra Bronze Silver Silver PTVI Men Dave Ellis Silver Kecskemét ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup Yokohama, Japan - 18 May 2019 PTVI Women Melissa Reid Silver Melilla ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup Kecskemét , Hungary - 18 August 2019 PTWC Women Jade Hall Gold Melilla, Spain - 7 April 2019 Senior Women Sian Rainsley Bronze PTS2 Women Fran Brown Silver ITU PARATRIATHLON Senior Men Morgan Davies Bronze PTS5 Women Claire Cashmore Silver WORLD CUP SERIES PTVI Women Melissa Reid Bronze Constanta ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup Besancon, France - 16 June 2019 Quarteira ETU Triathlon European Cup Constanta, Mamaia, Romania, Romania - 21 September 2019 Montreal, Canada - 28 June 2019 PTS2 Men Andy Lewis Gold Quarteira, Portugal - 27 April 2019 Senior Men Sam Dickinson Gold PTS4 Women Hannah Moore Gold PTVI Women Melissa Reid Gold Senior Men Ben Dijkstra Silver Calum Johnson Bronze PTS5 Women Claire Cashmore Gold Magog, Canada - 13 July 2019 Senior Women Sophie Alden Bronze PTVI Men Dave Ellis Gold Alanya ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup PTS5 Women Lauren Steadman Silver PTVI Women Melissa Reid Gold PTVI Women Alison Peasgood Silver PTS2 Men Stuart Meikle Silver Sines ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup and Alanya, Turkey - 5-6 October 2019 PTS5 Men George Peasgood Bronze Mediterranean Championships Banyoles, Spain - 8 September 2019 Senior Men James Teagle Bronze PTWC Women Jade Hall Bronze Sines, Portugal - 11 May 2019 PTS5 Women Kerry Large Bronze Senior Men Gordon Benson Bronze Funchal ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup Final Alanya, Turkey - 6 October 2019 Funchal, Portugal - 19-20 October 2019 ETU PARATRIATHLON PARALYMPIC TEST EVENT PTS4 Men Michael Taylor Olsztyn ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup Silver Senior Men Sam Dickinson Silver EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Tokyo, Japan - 17 August 2019 PTS2 Men Stuart Meikle Bronze Olsztyn, Poland - 18 May 2019 PTS5 Women Lauren Steadman Gold Valencia, Spain - 14 September 2019 Funchal, Portugal - 20 October 2019 Senior Women Olivia Mathias Gold PTVI Men Dave Ellis PTS2 Women Fran Brown Gold Gold Sophie Alden Bronze PTWC Men Joe Townsend PTS2 Men Andy Lewis Gold PTS5 Women Lauren Steadman Gold Gold PTS2 Women Fran Brown PTVI Men Dave Ellis Gold PTS2 Men Andy Lewis Silver Silver PTS5 Women Claire Cashmore PTS2 Men Stuart Meikle Silver PTS5 Women Claire Cashmore Silver Silver PTVI Women Melissa Reid PTVI Women Dave Ellis Silver Silver PTS5 Men George Peasgood PTWC Women Jade Hall Bronze Bronze

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AGE-GROUP MEDAL WINNERS

CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD SILVER BRONZE ETU Targu Mures Aquabike European Championships 13 12 7 ETU Targu Mures Aquathlon European Championships 18 14 15 ETU Targu Mures Cross Duathlon European Championships 4 8 9 ETU Targu Mures Cross Triathlon European Championships 6 3 5 ETU Almere Long Distance Triathlon European Championships 2 3 2 ETU Targu Mures Middle Distance Triathlon European Championships 12 15 14 ETU Powerman Viborg Middle Distance Duathlon European Championships 4 2 6 ETU Kazan Sprint Distance Triathlon European Championships 11 11 9 ETU Targu Mures Sprint Distance Duathlon European Championships 18 20 20 2,904 ATHLETES ETU Weert Standard Distance Triathlon European Championships 7 10 13 504 MEDALS ETU Targu Mures Standrad Distance Duathlon European Championships 14 15 9 ETU Cheile Gradistei Winter Triathlon European Championships 2 1 1 GOVERNANCE REVIEW ITU Pontevedra Aquabike World Championships 10 7 8 1 AMAZING TEAM ITU Pontevedra Aquathlon World Championships 10 10 5 ITU Pontevedra Cross Triathlon World Championships 1 0 4 ITU Powerman Zofingen Long Distance Duathlon World Championships 4 1 1 ITU Pontevedra Long Distance Triathlon World Championships 6 8 5 ITU Lausanne Sprint Triathlon World Championships 9 2 10 ITU Pontevedra Sprint Duathlon World Championships 8 9 9 ITU Lausanne Standard Triathlon World Championships 5 1 3 ITU Pontevedra Standard Duathlon World Championships 8 11 11 ITU Asiago Winter Triathlon World Championships 1 1 0

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BRITISH TRIATHLON TRIATHLON ENGLAND MEET THE BRITISH TRIATHLON BOARD CHAIR FOREWORD ON CHAIR FOREWORD ON GOVERNANCE REVIEW GOVERNANCE REVIEW I am delighted to introduce you to our annual governance I am pleased to be able to say that in 2019 Triathlon England report on behalf of the British Triathlon Board. (and British Triathlon) achieved intermediate level of Equality This statement provides an insight into the structures Standard for Sport, a status that demonstrates inclusivity in and systems through which the organisation operates, triathlon for people of all abilities. The framework was launched demonstrating our commitment to transparent and to address inequalities in sport and guide sports organisations accountable governance. towards achieving equality at all levels of participation.

In my first statement as Chair, I can report on how the Through her position as Director of Diversity and Inclusion organisation continues to live by the principles of the Development, Halima Khan has established a diversity and Code for Sports Governance which are required for inclusion working group to ensure that we are consistently publicly funded sports. The code sets out the levels challenging ourselves to make triathlon an open and of transparency, accountability and financial integrity inclusive sport. Dr Mary Hardwick Andy Salmon Bill James Dougie Cameron Paul Tanner Nicky Dick required of sports organisations, and governs and Chair Chief Executive Officer Director - Triathlon England Director - Triathlon Scotland Director - Welsh Triathlon Director - Age-Group Teams guides the actions of decision makers within sport. We are always looking at how we can improve our governance structures, and, at the 2019 AGM, members will be asked to Through our governance structure, Board members serve vote on a number of proposed resolutions surrounding the for set terms which means that we see ongoing updates Triathlon England Council, Board and the role of the directors. to our Board and its composition. It is my pleasure to These include, amendments and clarifications to the term of welcome Paul Tanner, Helen Jenkins, Neil Saunders and office for the Council President; removing specific portfolios Richard Ashton to the British Triathlon Board and, to allow directors with appropriate skillsets to be recruited; as a cohesive Board Team, we look forward to serving and ensuring that the role of Independent Director matches and guiding the organisation into 2020. that as defined by the Code for Sports Governance.

Dr Mary Hardwick These are important updates which will help ensure that Triathlon England continues to operate at the level expected of publicly funded sports bodies, whilst maintaining its support Greg Warnecke Helen Jenkins Richard Ashton Sara Heath Amar Melwani Neil Saunders for staff in delivering the organisation’s strategy. Independent Non-Executive Director Independent Independent Independent Independent Non-Executive Director - Athlete Representative Non-Executive Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Bill James - Major & National Events Director - Finance - Marketing - Commercial - Duty of Care & Communications

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MEET THE TRIATHLON ENGLAND BOARD MEET THE BRITISH TRIATHLON SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM

Bill James Jamie Gordon Debbie Clarke Sarah Taylor-Hough Tracey Sample Duncan Hough Chair Council President Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director (Observer) - Eastern Regions - Western Regions - Northern Regions - Events and Participation Andy Salmon Mike Cavendish Ben Cummings Justine Baynes Helen Marney Anne Vinestock Chief Executive Officer Director of Performance Director of Commercial Director of Marketing Director of Development Director of Finance & Major Events & Communications

INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE TRIATHLON TRUST Ian Howard TD Duncan Hough The Triathlon Trust, British Triathlon’s official charity, is an independently funded Kevin Currell Sally Lockyer Louise McFadzean Avi Tillu Halima Khan International Triathlon Union Board and International Triathlon Union Multisport Committee charity that aims to use the engaging sport of triathlon to encourage children British Olympic Association Board Independent Independent Non-Executive Independent Independent Independent Non-Executive Howard Vine to become more active. Non-Executive Director Director - Marcoms Non-Executive Non-Executive Director - Diversity & Maisie Bancewicz International Triathlon Union Technical Committee The Triathlon Trust Trustees are: - Talent Development and Membership Director - Finance Director - Business Inclusion Development European Triathlon Union Technical Committee Nicky Dick Joe Garner (Chairperson) Jane Moncrieff Ben Bright International Triathlon Union 2019 TRIATHLON ENGLAND COUNCIL Brian Carlin Debbie Clarke International Triathlon Union Coaches Committee – Age-Group Commission Andy Salmon Steve Rice Jamie Gordon Debbie Clarke Jan Goble Tracey Sample Mark Summerson Karen Carter Jamie Gordon President London South Central North East North West International Triathlon Union Audit Committee Richard Schofield Anna Troup Mike Townley Beverley Lewis Santi Brage TBC Lee Wallhead Sarah Taylor-Hough Jane Wild Jane Hansom South East East East Midlands West Midlands South West

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COMPLIANCE WITH THE LEADERSHIP The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Board Delegation BOARD AND COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE Andy Salmon as CEO is responsible and accountable to the The Board comprises a number of Directors who have oversight NEW CODE FOR SPORTS Role of the Board Board for the management and operation of the organisation on specific areas of the organisation: and, for our public funders UK Sport and Sport England, The Board has collective responsibility for the management, • Age-Group Teams British Triathlon Board Meetings 2018/2019 - Attendance Record he is the Accountable Officer. Andy leads the executive team GOVERNANCE direction and performance of the sport and provides leadership • Major and National Events within a framework of prudent and effective controls which and works to ensure alignment between day-to-day work and • Finance 2018 2019 Good governance plays a crucial role in the organisation enables risk to be appropriately assessed and managed. the organisations vision, mission, values and strategic goals, • Duty of Care and development of sport. It ensures that our processes and The Board sets the strategic direction, ensuring that the as detailed in the Strategy. 6 October 12 January 19 March 2 April 27 April 27 July 5th October procedures as an organisation are based upon accountable necessary resources are in place for the sport to meet its • Marketing and Communications Loughborough Loughborough Virtual Virtual Loughborough Loughborough Loughborough and transparent structures, meaning that key strategic and objectives and deliver sustainable performance. The Board Senior Independent • Commercial sport delivery decisions are made upon solid foundations. Ian Howard       N/A takes a long-term outlook and sees itself as responsible Non-Executive Director • Athlete Interest Having these structures and processes also ensures that we to a wide range of stakeholders, whilst pursuing its objectives Both British and English Boards have a Senior Independent The full make up of the Board can be found here, Mary Hardwick        align with UK Sport and Sport England’s A Code for Sports in a manner consistent with its statutory duties, for the Non-Executive Director (SID) providing support to the www.britishtriathlon.org/about-us/governance/meet-the-team/ Governance which is mandatory for sports organisations benefit of the sport’s members as a whole. Andy Salmon (CEO) Chair and acting as an independent point of contact for board-of-directors        to receive public funding. Without this funding, key elements The Directors of the Board are selected on the criteria of the Board Directors, stakeholders and staff. Following to our delivery of triathlon across England would not be Bill James proven skill and ability in their particular field of endeavour and Mary Hardwick’s appointment as British Triathlon Chair,        able to run, therefore highlighting the importance of good Term Limits a diversity of outlook and experience which directly benefits Richard Ashton has been named SID for British Triathlon, governance to the future development and growth of the Nicky Dick        the operation of the Board as the custodian of the sport. A full with Louise McFadzean as the Triathlon England SID. • Non-Executive Directors may only serve for a maximum of 2 x 4 year terms sport in England. biography of each Board member is provided on the ‘About Us’ • The Chair may serve for 2 x 4 year terms Helen Jenkins        Having made great strides forward, 2019 saw Triathlon section of the website. www.britishtriathlon.org/about-us Non-Executive Directors These term limits ensure that there is a regular England achieve intermediate level of Equality Standard Craig Stewart N/A N/A Our Non-Executive Directors are responsible for refresh of new talent and ideas on the Board.      for Sport as we aim to ensure that triathlon is an open Roles and Responsibilities constructively challenging and providing expert support and inclusive sport. This framework helps to ensure sports Dougie Cameron        The role of the Chair and Chief Executive Officer are to the Executive Directors and overseeing the delivery provision and access is equitable across all demographics Executive Team separate and have been so since incorporation. The roles of the sport’s strategy framework. and is a value of the organisation. Clare Cunningham  N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A and expectations of each Director are clearly defined The Executive Team meet once a month to allow prompt and recorded within their letters of appointment and role Company Secretary discussion of relevant operational issues. This group Sara Heath        comprises the Chief Executive Officer, Director of descriptions. The roles and responsibilities of the Board Andy Salmon serves as Company Secretary in his Finance, Director of Development, Performance Director, members are explained below. capacity of CEO. This role is responsible for the efficient Amar Melwani        Director of Commercial & Major Events and Director administration of the company, particularly with regard of Marketing & Communications. The Chair to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory Greg Warnecke        requirements and for ensuring that decisions of the Mary Hardwick as Chair holds responsibility for leadership Board of Directors are implemented. Paul Tanner N/A N/A      of the Board, ensuring its effectiveness on all aspects of its role and setting its agenda. She is responsible for creating Richard Ashton N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A   an environment for open, robust and effective debate. This includes ensuring, via the Company Secretary, that the Neil Saunders N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A   Directors receive accurate, timely and clear information. N/A - Not in Post

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BOARD EFFECTIVENESS Triathlon England Board Meetings 2018/2019 - Attendance Record Appointments to the Board, diversity and succession planning. To be effective a board needs to include individuals with a mix While recognising that each director will not necessarily have With four Board vacancies arising during 2019, the 2018 2019 of skills and experience that are up to date and cover the major experience in each of the business areas, the Board does seek Nominations Committees for both British Triathlon and AGM 10 Nov 9 February 20 March 1 April 11 May 27 July 21 September business areas in order to make informed decisions and provide to ensure that its membership includes an appropriate mix Triathlon England have been key to ensuring the balance of Beaumanor Hall Loughborough Virtual Virtual Loughborough Loughborough Loughborough effective oversight of the risks. of directors with relevant experience. skills, knowledge and experience when making appointments. Succession planning is under constant review with a robust Bill James        In considering the appointments of directors, the Nominations Over the past two years, both the British Triathlon Board, appointments process in place as vacancies arise. Crucially, Committee seeks to ensure that its membership is such that and Triathlon England Management Board have made the Committee ensures an open recruitment process and Debbie Clarke        each director: progress with diversity. Both are exceeding the Code target selects individuals to take Board positions based on their of a minimum of 30% female representation. Prior to 2018, • is a person of integrity who will observe the Directors Code individual merits, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, Jamie Gordon        of Conduct; one key demographic we failed to attract to our Board disability or sexual orientation. positions were people from the BAME community. We have • has sufficient abilities and time available to perform their Duncan Hough        role effectively; made some progress with both British Triathlon and Triathlon Each non-executive director receives a letter which formalises • brings an independent and questioning mind to their role; England Boards attracting a far wider diversity of candidate for their appointment and outlines the key terms and conditions Halima Kham Board vacancies which have arisen during the last two years. of their appointment. Ensuring they are aware of their role        • enhances the breadth and depth of skills and knowledge of the Board as a whole; and We continue to develop our Diversity Action Plan under the and expectations. Sally Lockyer        • enhances the experience, independence and diversity leadership of our Diversity and Inclusion Committee. of the Board as a whole. Louise McFadzean        Sarah Taylor Hough        British Triathlon Board Composition Triathlon England Management Board Composition Avi Tillu        British Triathlon Board Makeup

Andy Salmon (CEO)        President/Chair Chair 8% 10% Tracey Sample N/A       8% Executive Director Council Appointed 67% MALE 33% FEMALE Director Kevin Currell N/A N/A N/A N/A    33% Non-Executive 30% Non-Executive N/A - Not in Post Director Director 25% Triathlon England Management Board Makeup 50% Home Nation Independent Non- Representative Executive Director 25% Independent Non- 10% Executive Director 40% MALE 60% FEMALE

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Boards Equity Audit 2018/19 Boards Equity Audit 2018/19 Induction and Training All new Directors receive an induction tailored to their British Triathlon Board Triathlon England Board individual requirements. The induction process involves meeting with the Chair (British Triathlon) and/or Chair (Triathlon England), CEO and the Executive Team. This is key to facilitating their understanding of the 10% 10% 10% 20% organisation, the links between British Triathlon, Home 10% 10% Nations and members. During the year, Directors receive 30% presentations from a number of areas of the business Gender Gender Sexual 30% Sexual Age same including Events, Membership, Age Group, Governance, Age same Orientation Orientation as birth as birth Finance, and Board Evaluation. The Chair (British Triathlon) and Chair (Triathlon England) regularly meet with the Directors throughout the year to review their developmental 30% 100% 100% 60% 100% 80% needs. Board Evaluation Every four years, both the British and English Boards take – 18-25 46-55 YES – BISEXUAL HETEROSEXUAL – 18-25 46-55 YES AL BISEXU HETEROSEXUAL part in an external Board Evaluation. Both Boards were – GAY/LESBIAN / STRAIGHT / STRAIGHT 26-35 56-65 – NO 26-35 56-65 – NO GAY/LESBIAN evaluated in 2017. Each Board Director is appraised on an 36-45 – 66+ – OTHER 36-45 – 66+ – OTHER annual basis with any training / development needs identified. STRATEGY Strategy 2024 10% 8% 10% 20% 20% In 2015 British Triathlon launched our Vision to 2024. 10% This was the result of a collaborative partnership between the Disability Disability Boards of British Triathlon and the Home Nations. During 50% Religion or long term Ethnicity Religion 50% or long term 50% Ethnicity 2018, British Triathlon and the Home Nations reviewed this 40% condition condition strategy and a new strategy to 2024 was published. This strategy articulates our Vision, Mission and Values along with our strategic goals. 80% 92% 80% 80% British Triathlon, the three Home Nations and the Triathlon Trust are working more closely together than ever to realise our shared vision – “Great experiences through swim, bike, run”. – BUDDHIST – MUSLIM YES WHITE – BUDDHIST MUSLIM YES WHITE CHRISTIAN – SIKH NO BAME (Black, Asian CHRISTIAN – SIKH NO BAME (Black, Asian View the British Triathlon strategy, www.britishtriathlon.org/ – HINDU NO RELIGION and Minority Ethnic) – HINDU NO RELIGION and Minority Ethnic) britain/documents/about/btf-structure-2019-2024.pdf – JEW OTHER – JEW - OTHER View the Triathlon England strategy, www.triathlonengland.org/ england/documents/governance/btf-te-structure-2019-2024.pdf

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STAFF Executive Team Gender Split Gender Pay Gap Reporting The mean gender pay gap is the difference between the average hourly earnings of men and women. The key drivers Diversity Despite having fewer than 250 employees, British Triathlon of our gender pay gap are; are committed to reporting transparently on the gender British Triathlon is committed to the principle of equality pay gap. As at the 30 September 2019, British Triathlon • There are fewer women in senior roles than men of opportunity and aims to ensure that all present and employed the equivalent of 79 FTE employees. • There is a higher proportion of women relative OUR VALUES potential participants, members, coaches, competitors, Men to men in lower quartiles 50% 50% There is clearly a gender pay gap, however, even though officials, volunteers, spectators and employees are treated Women fairly and are able to fulfil their potential within the sport, there is a pay gap, there are no equal pay issues* because as irrespective of sex, age, disability, race, religion or belief, an organisation, we regularly conduct equal pay checks and Proportion of males and females WE ARE PEOPLE CENTRED benchmarking. The gender pay gap within triathlon is mainly sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and in each quartile civil partnership or gender reassignment. due to vertical segregation i.e. men occupying more senior jobs than women. Both the median and the mean gender pay WE ARE AMBITIOUS Work continues on our Diversity Action Plan and we have gap have reduced from 2018. recently created a diversity and inclusion committee to help Staff Survey *Unequal pay occurs when someone is paid less for doing the ‘same job’, or ‘work drive this agenda, it is pleasing that several initiatives over Since 2014, an annual staff survey has been completed. of equal value’, due to their gender or any other protected characteristics. 37% Upper WE ARE INCLUSIVE the year have been delivered. A snapshot of this includes; This anonymous survey enables us as employers to gauge 63% levels around employee engagement, training & development, • Advertisements placed on LGBTQI+ and BAME job boards All Staff Upper Middle 70% 30% WE DO WHAT’S RIGHT to attract more diverse applicants manager effectiveness, recognition and communication. Median pay gap • Diversity and Inclusion Committee have met twice, agreed terms of reference and are proceeding with next steps We are extremely pleased with the survey interaction, Female Median £27,000 £14 p/h with approximately 85% of the workforce participating • Promotion of inspirational stories across the sport through Male Median £31,110 £17 p/h Lower Middle each year. Highlights of the survey; #TriLikeMe 2017 Gap 24% 24% 52% 48% • Achieved Intermediate Equality Standard for Sport 2018 Gap 21% 21% Lower 42% • Focussed approach to obtain a more diverse range Current Results Previous Results of imagery to develop our website and collateral 2019 Gap 15% 21% 58%

93% 94% The median pay gap is the difference between the midpoints Staff Diversity Snapshot MEN WOMEN are committed to their are committed to their in the ranges of hourly earnings of men and women. It takes role and to triathlon role and to triathlon all salaries in the sample, lines them up in order from lowest to highest, and picks the middle salary. We believe this The gender pay gap quartile figures show the proportion 100% 98% is a more representative measure of the pay gap because of male and female full-time employees in four pay quartiles. are proud to work are proud to work it is not affected by outliers i.e. a few individuals at the top A year on year comparison shows fluctuations in each quartile, for triathlon for triathlon or bottom of the range. with the most noticeable shift occurring in the Lower Middle Mean pay gap quartile, where the number of females has increased from 85% 94% 10 in 2018 to 14 in 2019. Thus, evidencing the rising talent Female £29,921 £16 p/h 6% 4% 3% would recommend triathlon would recommend triathlon Mean of female staff into lower / middle management roles. LGBTQI+ BAME DISABILITY as an employer as an employer Male Mean £36,964 £20 p/h As a percentage, females account for 33% in the upper quartiles 2017 Gap 25% 25% compared to 66% of males. 2018 Gap 29% 29% 2019 Gap 24% 27%

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Staff Turnover Rates Staff Succession Planning and Development British Triathlon’s staff turnover rate remains higher than the UK As an organisation succession planning remains important to average, which is approximately 15% a year, although this varies us and whilst we have not slipped backwards, neither have we drastically between industries. The use of interns and fixed- forged ahead. It is important to us and we remain committed term contracts to manage fluctuations in workload continue to improving in this area. It is extremely important for us to be utilised and are included in this figure. Unfortunately, to identify employees who have the current skills, or the MEMBERSHIP redundancies and a reduction in headcount in early 2019 potential to develop skills, that can help them progress within served to inflate this figure, which has since been reduced. the organisation. Effective succession planning has a positive impact on performance management not only in terms of ensuring key positions will remain filled with competent 2016-2017 21% performers, but also in terms of staff engagement and feeling appreciated and developed. We are currently investing 2017-2018 28% in a learning and development strategy which will feed into 2018-2019 41% the work of our Leadership Team. The formation of the Diversity and BRITISH Leadership Team Inclusion Committee, as well as MEMBERS 33,429 The development of the Leadership Team is recognised GO TRI’s continuation of successful Staff Retention Rates as playing a significant role in British Triathlon’s future success. initiatives in underrepresented areas British Triathlon continues to take steps to improve internal This forum of managers meets every second month with the career progression, staff development and staff benefits Executive Team. The aim is to develop, challenge and review have contributed to an overall increase to retain and attract more talent. Retention rates are the operational plans, budgets and input into the strategy. in diversity this year. influenced by our continued use of internships and fixed- It gives the opportunity to work across different directorates, term positions; however, these have also been affected identify challenges and work in a collaborative way to identify Triathlon has experienced notable increases in BAME 31.8% 3.6% 5.3% 2.8% WOMEN DISABLED BAME LGBTQI+ by the higher than expected staff turnover which we have how to overcome such challenges. It is a great environment and female participation and the continuation of experienced over the last year. to upskill those involved and develop the sports future leaders. partnerships with the likes of the Muslimah Sports Association and This Girl Can, as well as hosting Novice Areas for Improvement Training Days which have all contributed to this trend. 2016-2017 85% • Staff turnover GO TRI celebrated reaching 25,000 community ENGLISH • Increased diversity throughout the sport 2017-2018 76% members in April and it remains committed to MEMBERS • Performance coach development introducing the sport to a variety of people. 27,653 • Organisational development 2018-2019 63% For the first time in ten years, the membership The Year Ahead proposition has been relaunched with a new tier-based • Paralympic and Olympic preparation system in which membership types are more tailored • Home Nation membership growth to the needs of the triathlon and multisport market. • Increasing participation The introduction of Essential, Core and Ultimate • Succession planning for Boards and Senior Management packages have made membership more accessible for 31.6% 3.7% 5.2% 2.9% • Major Event Strategy to 2024 new audiences and more relevant to existing members. WOMEN DISABLED BAME LGBTQI+ • Financial performance

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