Over the past decade, the National Governance Association (NGA) has been encouraging academy trusts to look beyond the school sector and embrace their place in the charity sector, absorbing the best of its practice and its debates.

In this article, Lesley Ward FCG, discusses the benefits of volunteering with your local branch, with testimonials from current and past branch chairs.

Provision 17 of the UK Corporate Governance Code requires boards to establish a nomination committee to lead the process for appointments, ensure plans are in place for orderly succession to both the board and senior management positions and oversee the development of a diverse pipeline of succession.

In this powerful reflection, Damilare Ojo shares the vision behind the inaugural Black Excellence in Governance Awards UK—a landmark initiative celebrating the achievements of Black professionals whose leadership is reshaping boardrooms across the country

This year’s lecture emphasised the significance of experienced and confident leadership, informed and inquisitive boards, and a culture of openness.

Hear from a director of nursing & quality governance on her experience of the Governance Leadership Programme.

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.

As the joint winner of the 2021 CGIUKI Award for Governance Professional of the Year, Nicola Carroll FCG is known for her innovative approach and her ability to make governance feel relevant to colleagues across the business.

In this article, we explore how boards can be effective in continuously reviewing culture in an integrated approach alongside its other responsibilities.