GOVERNANCE, COMMUNITY ROOTS & FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

1. HISTORICAL ROOTS OF OUR POPULAR EDUCATION MOVEMENT

The legacy of Léo Lagrange is woven deeply into the fabric of French social history. In 1936, during the landmark social reforms of the Popular Front, Léo Lagrange was appointed Under-Secretary of State for Leisure and Sports. His conviction was both simple and revolutionary: working-class families, young apprentices, and rural residents had an inalienable right not just to grueling labor, but to joyous leisure, cultural enrichment, physical health, and intellectual development.

He famously insisted that leisure should never become a vehicle for regimentation or military indoctrination, but rather an open arena of human emancipation. After the Second World War, citizens, educators, and trade unionists founded the National Léo Lagrange Federation in 1950 to preserve and expand this humanist ideal.

Our regional body, Léo Lagrange Nord-Ile-de-France, carries this flame across the department of the Somme, Hauts-de-France, and partner communes. We honor this historical heritage by remaining faithful to the grassroots: working on the ground in municipal public halls, organizing accessible camps, tutoring young learners, and defending the equality of every child regardless of household income.

2. ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE & LEGAL REGISTRATION

Léo Lagrange Nord-Ile-de-France is officially registered with the prefecture under the French Association Law of July 1, 1901 (Association loi 1901). As an entity serving public benefit, our association has been assigned National Directory of Associations identification number RNA W802000645 and business directory identification number SIREN 316619824.

Our headquarters are situated at 27 Rue de l'Amiral Courbet, 80000 Amiens. This physical presence serves as our administrative coordination base, where community project managers, volunteer mentors, and educators coordinate activities across our partner municipalities.

The General Assembly (L'Assemblée Générale)

Supreme decision-making power within our association rests in the General Assembly, which convenes annually in Amiens. Every registered member who is current with their nominal annual dues possesses an equal vote under the democratic standard of "one person, one vote." The General Assembly reviews and votes on:

• The Annual Moral Report presented by the President, evaluating all community initiatives and educational workshops delivered over the preceding year.
• The Financial Report presented by the Treasurer, detailing all public grants, contributions, and operational expenses audited by independent oversight.
• The Forward Orientation Program, setting out priority community actions, new volunteer initiatives, and municipal partnerships for the upcoming season.
• The election of the Board of Directors (Conseil d'Administration), chosen by secret ballot from among the active membership.

The Board of Directors & The Bureau

The Board of Directors is composed of twelve to eighteen members representing educators, parents, retired public servants, and youth volunteers from across our territories. The board meets quarterly to supervise general operations, ensure compliance with non-profit standards, and approve new community project agreements.

From among its members, the Board elects an executive committee (The Bureau), consisting of:

• The President: Represents the association in civic and administrative proceedings, signs official conventions with municipal and state authorities, and convenes board meetings.
• The Vice-President: Assists the President and coordinates relations with volunteer teams and partner community groups.
• The Secretary General: Maintains official association registers, records minutes of all statutory assemblies, and ensures administrative compliance with prefectural authorities.
• The Treasurer: Prepares the annual operating budget, monitors daily bank transactions, coordinates independent audits, and presents financial books to the General Assembly.

3. FINANCIAL AUDIT RATIOS & FUNDING TRANSPARENCY

Financial transparency is our non-negotiable obligation to the public, our partner towns, and the families who entrust their children to our care. Every euro received by Léo Lagrange Nord-Ile-de-France is tracked with meticulous care and verified annually.

Where Does Our Funding Come From?

Our operating budget is grounded in diverse public institutions and grassroots civic support. We do not rely on corporate sponsorships or commercial advertising. Our funding sources include:

• Municipal and Inter-Communal Grants (42%): Subsidies granted by the City of Amiens, the Amiens Métropole community of communes, and neighboring rural municipal councils to fund localized youth and recreation workshops.
• Family Allowance Fund - CAF de la Somme (28%): Project allocations supporting family parenting clubs, after-school recreation centers, and social inclusion projects.
• State & Departmental Youth Subsidies (18%): Funding from the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, alongside the Departmental Council of the Somme, supporting civic volunteer training and holiday camps.
• Community Membership & Contributions (12%): Modest annual membership dues contributed by local families and volunteers, ensuring democratic ownership of the association.

How Are Resources Spent? (80%+ Direct Field Allocation)

Our strict accounting benchmarks ensure that the overwhelming majority of all resources directly benefit children and community members:

• Field Activities & Direct Educational Missions (83.4%): Salaries for qualified youth workers and sports educators, sports gear, art supplies, educational books, transportation for youth discovery outings, and healthy snacks during after-school workshops.
• Volunteer Training & Civic Capacity (9.8%): First-aid certifications, youth leadership training, BAFA preparatory workshops, and civic education seminars for community volunteers.
• Administrative & Legal Compliance (6.8%): Independent financial auditing, municipal insurance policies, rent and utilities for our administrative coordination office in Amiens, and mandatory legal reporting.

4. SOCIAL & PUBLIC AUDITING STANDARDS

Beyond standard balance sheets, our association undergoes rigorous social auditing. We measure our success not through financial balances, but through tangible human outcomes:

• Number of children participating in weekly free sports and educational clubs without dropping out.
• Number of young adults obtaining official animation credentials (such as the BAFA certification) to enter community employment.
• Level of active volunteer participation across municipal districts.
• Community satisfaction surveys completed anonymously by participating parents and senior citizens.

Copies of our certified annual accounts and activity balances are submitted without fail to the Prefecture of the Somme and to our public institutional partners. They are available for consultation by any member in good standing at our Amiens headquarters.

5. PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COLLECTIVES

We operate hand-in-hand with local schools, public libraries, sports clubs, and neighborhood social centers. We do not replace municipal public services; rather, we complement them by providing flexible, welcoming, and citizen-led frameworks where residents can organize mutual aid.

Through multi-year territorial conventions, we work alongside mayors and village councilors to identify isolated areas where children lack access to leisure facilities. By deploying mobile equipment and trained youth workers to rural village squares or suburban community rooms, we bridge the geographical divide that leaves some neighborhoods underserved.