| 1 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | Complete GAP Analysis on 'Clue' System ready for launch to assist with MFA Case Management System Creation | 01/06/24 | Scott Dean | | |
| 2 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | Complete process review of high profile / sesnsitve discipline case management following recent case | 01/06/24 | Paul Roots | | |
| 3 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | Consider communications plan to support the safeguarding changes ahead of affiliation 2024/25 | 01/05/24 | Scott Dean | joe.mathias@manchesterfa.com, Paul Roots | |
| 4 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | RSG Chair to share additional safeguarding contacts from other industries/countries with DSO | 01/05/24 | Scott Dean | | |
| 5 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | Circulation of MFA Membership Rules for review ahead of the 2024/25 season | 01/05/24 | Paul Roots | | |
| 6 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | New Youth League Porposal - reviewed however further questions need to be asked in order to be able to make an informed decision | 22/03/24 | joe.mathias@manchesterfa.com | Paul Roots | |
| 7 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | RSG to work with the LWG to consider the creation of a more robust and objective approach to league proposals - including a potential review of the application process itself | 01/06/24 | Paul Roots | joe.mathias@manchesterfa.com | |
| 8 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | RSG to consider the metrics and data they wish to be presented from a MFA discipline perspective, to consider future ways to check and challenge the performance of the department | 01/06/24 | Paul Roots | Andy McAnulty | |
| 9 | Complete | | 19/03/24 | Manchester FA Affiliation Price Proposals to be shared with wider group for consideration ahead of submission to FRG | 01/05/24 | Paul Roots | | |
| 10 | Complete | | 20/01/25 | Safeguarding and football related training to be shared to all existing and new RSG members | 11/04/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 11 | Complete | | 20/01/25 | FA Behaviour Improvement Programme outline, assets and teams list to be shared with wider RSG members for review and feedback | 11/04/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 12 | Complete | | 20/01/25 | Add FA Appeals and results to the discipline tacker | 11/04/25 | Paul Roots | Andy McAnulty | |
| 13 | Complete | | 20/01/25 | Review ways that quality assurance could be reviewed on MFA Discipline cases. Regardless of outcome, how can MFA review the quality of cases themselves | 11/04/25 | Paul Roots | | Build this into our update service? Automatic emails that are sent out to participants when cases are concluded? |
| 14 | Complete | | 20/01/25 | Data on insurance claims and their results to be gathered from UK Global from the 2024/25 season - review alongside the numbers of teams choosing to upgrade policies | 11/04/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 15 | Complete | | 20/01/25 | Group to continue to review the MFA affiliation and league sanction pricing for the 2025/36 season. Tactics around league reductions to be reviewed with opportunity to make a contribution to our Fund4Football scheme | 11/04/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 16 | Complete | | 20/01/25 | Affilaition and League pricing proposals to be signed off and submitted to Board for the april meeting | 11/04/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 17 | Complete | | 08/04/25 | Can we capture some quantitative feedback on how our customers feel the insurance claims process works | 16/06/25 | Paul Roots | | Actioned with Fiona @ UK Global |
| 18 | Complete | | 08/04/25 | Affiliation Pricing & League Sanction Fees signed off for the 2025/26 season - JH to present the figures to DJ on the Finance & Risk group
Good discussion around changing inflation rates caused by world political events | 16/06/25 | j.g.hand123@gmail.com | Paul Roots | |
| 19 | Complete | | 08/04/25 | Competition Entry fees increases signed off - communications plan to be devised and follow. Sanction for late withdrawal to be increased also | 16/06/25 | Ellen Williams | | |
| 20 | Complete | | 08/04/25 | BIP Poiints thresholds and prevention to enter following seasons County Cup - rule to be revised and proposed to the Competitions Working Group for inclusion within competition rules and not membership | 16/06/25 | Ellen Williams | | |
| 21 | Complete | | 08/04/25 | Remvoe 20.i from the Membership Rules | 16/06/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 22 | Complete | | 08/04/25 | Propose a new membership rule agreed - should a club/league fail to vote or submit a proxy form at the MFA AGM their ticket access will be suspended until such time as they do. | 16/06/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 23 | Complete | | 08/04/25 | Discussion around U6 Football sancitons - PR to reach out to The FA again to understand Future Fit impact and FA approach to underage football | 16/06/25 | Paul Roots | | Awaiting final feedback from Nathan Batchelor |
| 24 | Complete | | 16/06/25 | Share the Manchester Amatuer Youth League proposal with wider RSG members | 17/06/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 25 | Complete | | 16/06/25 | Low level concerns policy to be shared:
FA - Scott
Taikwondo - Sarah | TBC | Scott Dean | Sarah Howard | V1 of FA policy has been shared with DSOs (13/04/2026) with a view of going live in May |
| 26 | Complete | | 16/06/25 | Ticket application information to be shared with wider members to consider implementation of 20.i into membership rules for the 2026/27 season | TBC | Paul Roots | | |
| 27 | Complete | | 16/06/25 | Breakdown of Fund4Football to be shared with members | 17/06/25 | Paul Roots | | |
| 28 | Complete | | 16/06/25 | RSG Members to review the complaints information to pick up any trends or patterns (if they exist) | TBC | Paul Roots | | |
| 29 | Complete | | 16/06/25 | Comments to be provided on the draft complaints procedure for implementation for the 2025/26 season | TBC | joe.heywood1@gmail.com | | |
| 30 | Complete | | 06/10/25 | Add the Cautions & Dismissal codes to the discipline tracker for member info | 12/01/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 31 | Complete | | 06/10/25 | League Safeguarding Compliance tabs to be reviewed during first half of the 2025/26 season | 12/01/26 | Scott Dean | | |
| 32 | Complete | | 06/10/25 | League Referee Coverage to be obtained from Manchester FA sanctioned leagues to understand the current position to be taken into consideration with referee registration figures | 12/01/26 | Conor Brown | | To be assigned to new Football Operations Adminsitraor (Referee Development) |
| 33 | Complete | | 06/10/25 | Share Insurance Pricing with wider members - showing the upgrade costs to be taken into consideration with insurnance discussions
Obtain broader insight - what leagues mandate a higher level of insurance cover? | 12/01/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 34 | Complete | | 06/10/25 | Reminder to all clubs re: new membership rule of removal of ticket be benefits should a club/league fail to attend or send a proxy vote at the MFA AGM | 12/01/26 | Paul Roots | | To be in place for the 2027 AGM |
| 35 | Complete | | 12/01/26 | Discipline Dashboard & Insights to be provided to wider RSG members following meeting | 22/01/26 | Paul Roots | Daniel Sykes | |
| 36 | Complete | | 12/01/26 | Review the EDI reporting provided by disicpline against the new FA Equality Framework to understand how these currently fit | 06/04/26 | Paul Roots | Scott Dean | |
| 37 | Complete | | 12/01/26 | Safeguarding Training requirements to be shared with expired RSG members to completion asap | 22/01/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 38 | Complete | | 12/01/26 | Members to review the proposed revision of the RSG TOR for approval at the Q3 meeting | 06/04/26 | Paul Roots | John Hand | |
| 39 | Complete | | 13/04/26 | Request additional information/context from The FA GRD in relation to cases charged V not charged and Proven v Not Proven. Collective observation that 40% allegations not charged seems to be high. How does this compare to other CFAs? | 06/07/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 40 | Complete | | 13/04/26 | Ensure wider Transition28 considerations are recorded on the risk management board and that appropriate conversations are taking place within the GRD | 06/07/26 | Paul Roots | Rachael Birchall | |
| 41 | Complete | | 13/04/26 | BIP Actions
Link teams across BIP report when from the same club to identify systemic issues
Review proactive measures, including consideration of relaunching the Raising Standards Meetings | 06/07/26 | Paul Roots | Scott Dean | |
| 42 | Complete | | 13/04/26 | RSG members to provide final comments on proposed TOR as signed off | 06/07/26 | Paul Roots | ALL | |
| 43 | In Progress | | 13/04/26 | Review of Manchester FA County Cup Rules to be undertaken with recommendations provided to CWG for consideration | 06/07/26 | Johnathon Hand | Ellen Williams | |
| 44 | Complete | | 13/04/26 | Update 2026/27 Affiliation Pricing to include Leagues and Executive Members | 06/07/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 45 | In Progress | | 13/04/26 | Comparative discipline data including tracking against the increase of football provision and other sports across GM to be collated | 06/07/26 | Paul Roots | Ellen Williams | |
| 46 | NEW | | 07/07/26 | Share April Minutes again with members seeking ratification | 05/10/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 47 | NEW | | 07/07/26 | Share with wider RSG members the FA Lower Level Concerns Guidance Document | 05/10/26 | Scott Dean | | |
| 48 | NEW | | 07/07/26 | Investigate and report on factors contributing to the reduction in the proven-rate percentage compared with the previous season. | 05/10/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 49 | NEW | | 07/07/26 | Update the discipline v participation growth to show 4 years using participation high points. | 05/10/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 50 | NEW | | 07/07/26 | Provide anonymised complaint data showing complaint descriptions and outcomes online | 05/10/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 51 | NEW | | 07/07/26 | Arrange a sample-case review exercise for Independent Members | 05/10/26 | Paul Roots | | |
| 52 | NEW | | 07/07/26 | Share policy wording regarding vexatious and persistent complainants with a view that these may be incorporated into within MFA policies. | 05/10/26 | sarahlhoward81@gmail.com | | |
| 53 | NEW | | 07/07/26 | Circulate comparative information showing current affiliation fees against proposed Transition28 pricing. | 05/10/26 | Paul Roots | | |