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Sport Aberdeen CEO Departs Amid OSCR Investigation

Sport Aberdeen's chief executive Keith Heslop has left amid an OSCR investigation. Interim CEO Graeme Dale remains in place, with council officers joining the board and funding continuing from Aberdeen City Council.

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Chief Executive Departure

Sport Aberdeen's chief executive, Keith Heslop, has left the organisation following the announcement of an investigation by Scotland's charity regulator.

Organisation Overview

Sport Aberdeen operates over 30 indoor and outdoor sports venues across the city of Aberdeen.

Regulatory Investigation

Last month, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) expressed concerns regarding Sport Aberdeen, leading to a formal investigation earlier this month.

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Leadership Changes

Keith Heslop was replaced by an interim chief executive, Graeme Dale, in November. Sport Aberdeen has now confirmed that Heslop will not be returning to his role.

Funding and Governance

Sport Aberdeen receives millions of pounds in annual funding from Aberdeen City Council. Additionally, two council officers, Gale Beattie and Martin Murchie, joined Sport Aberdeen's board earlier this month.

Official Statement

"We can confirm that Keith Heslop is no longer employed by Sport Aberdeen as of 19 May.
The current interim staffing arrangements will remain in place for the time being."

Council Response

Aberdeen City Council has been approached for comment regarding these developments.

This article was sourced from bbc

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