# The School Governance (Federations) (England) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 1


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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2042/schedule/6/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/school-governance-federations-england-regulations-2004/schedule-6/paragraph-1
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