A charity’s reputation is one of its most significant assets, underpinning its ability to operate effectively, secure future funding and maintain the trust of those it serves. How can governance professionals help charities protect their reputations?

In a world that is moving so fast, where the relationship between business and society has probably never been more critical to the survival of our planet; innovation, creativity and the need to be open to what the truth might be, is vital.

The ESG Summit brought together experts from across industry to explore recent developments in the fast-moving ESG landscape. Here are some key takeaways.

Oxfam GB’s handling of the departure of its chief executive has escalated into a wider boardroom concern, with a serving trustee resigning and calling for regulatory intervention.

We discuss the issue of personal liability protection for directors and how it has steadily climbing up boardroom agendas over the last year.

Plans to abolish councils of governors at NHS foundation trusts, largely unnoticed within the wider reform agenda, have sparked questions over future accountability and the mechanisms that will replace a long-established system of local oversight.

Peter Swabey assesses the governance failures which led to BHS's collapse.

We now look at how ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) reporting is linked to modern slavery.

Assuming the FCA and PRA’s proposals move forward given the government’s decision to pause new regulations for a non-financial reporting review, the Institute has responded to the consultation.