# School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2003, Paragraph 1


In this Schedule, “sponsor” in relation to a school means—
(a) a person who gives or has given substantial financial assistance (which for these purposes includes benefits in kind) to the school other than pursuant to statutory obligation; or
(b) any other person (not being otherwise represented on the governing body) who provides or has provided substantial services to the school.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/348/schedule/5/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/school-governance-constitution-england-regulations-2003/schedule-5/paragraph-1
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