Forthcoming Events

NASDU AGM 2025

Formal notification is given that the Annual General Meeting of NASDU will be held on:

THURSDAY 24^th April 2025 AT WOKING FOOTBALL CLUB,

KINGFIELD ROAD, WOKING, GU22 9AA

10:00 FOR A 10:30 START

The day begins with relevant organisational reports, followed by Trainers/Handlers forum.  There will be a buffet lunch at 12.30 pm where there will be a chance to meet other Members and Handlers together with Trainers and Committee Members.

Any Member wishing to be considered for election to the new Committee should notify the Secretary, in writing to the Administration Office no later than Wednesday 2^nd April 2025 that date being 14 (working) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. New nominees must submit a brief pen picture with their application. All nominees will require a proposer and seconder, who in turn must be Members of the Association.

All councillors will be democratically elected at the Annual General Meeting by way of voting by those Members present. Voting by proxy shall be disallowed and all nominees should be present at the AGM.

Company Members may send a representative to vote on their behalf. The name of the nominated representative should be forwarded to the Secretary prior to the date of the meeting.

Members are invited to submit any relevant matters for discussion at the Annual General Meeting in writing to the Association Secretary at least 14 days prior to the meeting. No business shall be transacted other than that stated in the notice convening the meeting.

The final part of the day resumes after lunch at 13.30 hours and shall conclude at approximately 14.30 hours.

To assist with catering arrangements, we would appreciate an indication of Members attending and ask you to indicate attendance by emailing the Admin Office:

Email:    [email protected]

AGM – Travel Advice

For those Members traveling to the AGM using the M25, please be advised that there are major road works at Jnc 10 (A3).

If traveling from the West you are advised to leave M25 at Jnc 11 (Chertsey) and use A320 into Woking.

If travelling from the East you are advised to leave M25 at Jnc 9 (Leatherhead) and use A247 into Woking.

AGM Venue (Woking Football Club) postcode: GU22 9AA

NB:          Please note that the venue is the same as last year, the Geoff Chapple Lounge

(Enter the ground through the red door “Players/VIP Entrance,” proceed to the far end of the ground passing main Club House, changing rooms and board room on the left, at far end turn left into lower concourse of the Lesley Gosden stand, the Geoff Chapple Lounge is located at the end of this concourse.

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📢 NASDU at The Security Event 2025 – Meet Simon Mallin!

Simon Mallin, who leads the NASDU Inspectorate and committee member will be attending The Security Event 2025 on Tuesday, 9th April, at the NEC Birmingham, representing NASDU.

This is a great opportunity for NASDU members, handlers, trainers, and anyone interested in the association to meet Simon and discuss NASDU’s role, standards, and services. 

If you’re attending and would like to arrange a chat over coffee, please reach out to Simon directly via email at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you. 

                    MINUTES OF NASDU AGM

       HELD ON THURSDAY 25^TH APRIL 2024 AT WOKING FOOTBALL CLUB

Present:   37 Present

1. Chairman

The chairman Jed Marshall opened the meeting at 1400 hours. His report was read by those present In which he thanked the hard work carried out by Roger and Sam at the Admin Office, Steve and Dianne at Head Office, Sara Rathbone for her work in NASDU achieving ISO 9001 status and for the newly introduced newsletter, as well as those members of the Management Committee for their commitment in carrying out NASDU work in addition to their normal “Day Jobs”.

He went on to say how NASDU is recognised as the UK’s foremost Membership Association and continues to be recognised by Government departments and Agencies when engaging with the private sector, which highlights the respect gained by the hard work of the Committee and Membership alike.

He concluded with thanks to the mornings guest speakers which include David Jones and Lisa from UKK9 and the work they do in the Search & Rescue Sector, Dr Vanessa Kelly, and Richard from Gradko regarding Getxent target scents and Antony and Jasmin from BJP with an overview of Insurance requirements.

2. Apologies for Absence

There were 7 apologies received.

3. Minutes of 2023 AGM

The minutes of the 2023 AGM were read, there were no matters arising.

Proposed: Lee Deighton   Seconded: Ali Tod    Carried Unanimously.

4.Secretarys Report (Head Office)

The Company Secretary Steve Hill welcomed those present to the 26^th AGM of NASDU now in its 28^th year, having been inaugurated in 1996 at Surrey Police Headquarters.

He read his report which coved firstly the main activity centres of NASDU including: Administration Office, Inspectorate, Quality and Head Office. He then went on to cover the main activities of Head office including: British Standards (BSI), Accredited Vocational Qualifications (HABC), NASDU Level 4 EDD (320 module), NASDU Code of Conduct (COC).

He concluded with thanks to the management committee and in particular Lee Deighton, Dave Pitt and Ali Tod for their sub committee work regarding NACTAS-P and recent engagement with NaCTSO.

There were no maters arising.

5.Quality Report

On behalf of Sara Rathbone who unfortunately could not attend, the secretary read Sara’s report which having gained original ISO 9001 accreditation in 2023, detailed the work carried out since then, and which subsequently which led to our re-accreditation in February 2024.

There were no matters arising.

6.Inspectorate Report

Simon Mallin who heads up NASDU’s inspectorate then gave his report, which included details of Approved Trainer renewals with their physical inspection of resources and documentation, as well as Initial inspections carried out with Admin office.

There were no matters arising.

7.Administration Office (Membership) Report

On behalf of the administration office, Roger Flett first gave a report on current membership numbers relating to all categories of membership as well as trainers.

He then went on to cover a number of activities of Admin Office that he and Sam had been involved with including: the introduction of joint Team Assessment/Membership, GDPR, Media and Certifications. He also thanked Mark Walker for his work on social media and Facebook which had come about from a members’ forum.

He concluded with a number of important thank yous to people that have assisted the work carried out by Sam and himself during the year, including; Julie Aspinall, Lee Deighton and Ali Tod regarding venues for meetings and training. Together with Chris Talbot, Dave Pitt, Mark Walker, Shane Evens, Simon Mallin, all the members of the committee as well as Sara Rathbone and Dianne Georgiou.

There were no maters arising.

8.Financial Report

Steve Hill as Company Secretary explained that it was his responsibility to look after the day to day running of the Associations Financial affairs, as well as producing the Annual Accounts. He then went through the “Detailed Income and Expenditure Account” that was made available to those present, identifying all areas of income from the associations two main activities (Membership and Certifications) as well as an explanation to the variety of areas of expenditure, confirming that NASDU remains financially sound.

He concluded with thanks to Gradko and BJP Insurance for their continued support. As well as Ashfield Accountancy of Woking for all the assistance and support they offer throughout the year.

There were no maters arising.

Proposed: Trevor Wilding   Seconded: Dave Pitt   carried unanimously

9.Election of the Committee

The secretary then commenced the election of committee under the associations Constitution and Rules. There being 10 nominations for 9 position the secretary declared there would be a paper ballot. He reminded those present that voting was for an Individual and not necessarily an individual’s company or employer.

The result of the ballot confirmed the following were formally elected to serve on the Management Committee for the following 12 months.

 Andy Davies,  Lee Deighton,  Roger Flett,  Steve Hill,  Simon Mallin,  Jed Marshall,  Dave Pitt,  Ali Tod

And Charlotte Smith.

There were no further matters arising.

10.Apointment of Directors

The secretary then put the following forward for ratification.

Directors;              Steve Hill (Co Secretary) Roger Flett, Lee Deighton, Simon Mallin.

Accountants;        Ashfield Accountancy of Woking

There were no objections –  ratification carried. 

12. Matters for Discussion

The secretary confirmed there had been no matters for discussion submitted prior to the AGM.

13.Conclusion

The chairman then gave a brief conclusion, there being no further business the Chairman and Secretary closed the meeting at 1450 hours, having thanked those present for attending.

Secretaries note – full details of all the above officers reports as distributed to attendees on the day are available on request.