About CSSC

About CSSC

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

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

How we are 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.

General Meetings

Access key documents from our Annual and Special General Meetings, including agendas, minutes, and reports.

CSSC Board EDI Statement

We put inclusion at the heart of what we do, ensuring equal access to wellbeing, sport, and recreation for all.

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CSSC Awards

Each year we recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of our members, volunteers and partners with the CSSC awards. 

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CSSC Awards

Each year we recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of our members, volunteers and partners with the CSSC awards. 

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Codes of conduct

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.

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Annual Reports

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

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Our Partners

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

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Careers at CSSC

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.

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Modern Slavery & Ethical Trading Commitment

We support the principles of the Modern Slavery Act and promote ethical practices across CSSC and our partners.

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.

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

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

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.

We support the principles of the Modern Slavery Act and promote ethical practices across CSSC and our partners.

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

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Volunteer improvement plan

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