About CSSC

Find out more about how CSSC is run, our vision for the future and working with us.


How are we run

We are a large not-for-profit membership organisation, serving colleagues from the civil service and public sector. We provide free days out, fantastic sports, health and wellbeing benefits, together with savings, discounts and offers on a huge range of retail and leisure opportunities.

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Our history

Our history dates back to 1921. Discover CSSC’s proud past on our Centenary page.

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Our structure

Learn about our associations, regulations and recreational bodies.

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Our direction

Explore our ethos, strategy and priorities shaping CSSC’s vision for 2026–2028.

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Our promise

Our CSSC promise outlines the standards of service which members can expect to receive.

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Our board

Meet our board and understand the important guiding role they play.

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Governance review

CSSC’s Governance Review drives a 5-year programme to modernise and implement its 14-point framework.

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Volunteer improvement plan

Discover our plan for the volunteering aims and objectives for the next five years.

CSSC Awards

Celebrating the dedication and commitment of our members, volunteers, and partners each year.

 

Integrity & Inclusion

Whether taking part or volunteering in a national, regional, or local event, all our activities are kept safe and enjoyable with our codes of conduct.

We put inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By valuing difference and belonging, we create equal access to wellbeing, sport, and recreation for everyone.

 

We support the principles of the Modern Slavery Act and take steps to prevent exploitation, promoting ethical trading across CSSC and those we work with.

We're a community organisation, connecting people, goals and interests. If you like working in a vibrant, friendly and innovative atmosphere, join the CSSC family.

Building strong relationships with partners provides fantastic benefits to our members. We only seek organisations that match our ethos and meet our members' interests.

Insight into our corporate activities across the past years, including information on our governance, finances, achievements and business development.

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See our guidelines, detailing how we speak, write and communicate with customers, members, stakeholders, investors, partners and the general public.