The Governance 2026 conference brings together governance professionals and experts to share practical insights, new research and evolving priorities shaping the future of governance practice.

In this comment piece, Leigh Smyth FRSA, Founder of ImpactMatch, Co-Founder of ActionAble, and Trustee at Abiltynet, examines why social impact is fundamental to good leadership, good governance and successful business.

Over the past six years I have had the extraordinary privilege of guiding the Institute as Chief Executive. Now I am stepping down, I can reflect on what a period of profound change it has been.

Governance in media organisations faces intense pressures where trust, editorial independence and political influence collide. From the BBC’s recent turmoil to Fox News’s costly settlement, boards across the sector are under scrutiny as they navigate a landscape where governance principles come under the spotlight.

Of general interest to all members.

Fiona Chalk, Governance Consultant & Trainer at Governance4FE has been named Governance Champion of the Year by ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute, the professional body for governance. Fiona, founder of Governance4FE, a community organisation that specialises solely in Further Education governance, received the award for the work that she has done to improve outcomes for students by increasing the effectiveness of those tasked with the oversight of governance in the further education and skills sector.

CGIUKI chief executive Sara Drake explains who won what and why

The excitement is mounting as we draw nearer to announcing the winners of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s Awards for 2021. The shortlists are now available.