Services
Governance for organisations driven by purpose, not profit
Independent thinking on governance, boards and leadership
Good governance is about more than compliance. It is about creating organisations in which authority is clear, decisions are made well, and boards and executives understand their respective roles.
I write about the practical realities of governance across charities, membership organisations, professional bodies and sport, drawing on experience spanning legal practice, boardrooms and organisations operating internationally.
Tom Harland Cadman MBA FCMI
Charity Law & Regulatory Guidance
Clear, expert advice on charity law, regulatory expectations and compliance.
What I Provide
- Charity Commission submissions
- Serious incident reports
- Regulatory correspondence
- Responses to enquiries or compliance cases
- Constitutional and structural advice
- Articles of Association updates
- Governance documentation
- Membership structures and voting arrangements
- Compliance and risk management
- Conflicts of interest
- Trustee duties
- Regulatory reporting
- Support for complex or sensitive matters
- Changes in leadership
- Reputational issues
- Governance failures or breakdowns
When This Helps
- When trustees need clarity on their duties
- When regulatory issues arise or are anticipated
- When constitutional documents need updating
- When an organisation wants to strengthen compliance and reduce risk
Board Dispute Resolution & Transitional Governance
Independent, proportionate support during challenging or sensitive periods.
What I Provide
- Independent facilitation
- Supporting constructive dialogue
- Helping boards move from conflict to resolution
- Proportionate settlement pathways
- Structuring pragmatic, face‑saving solutions
- Drafting agreed forms of wording
- Supporting negotiations between parties
- Stabilising governance
- Interim governance leadership
- Rebuilding trust and clarity
- Strengthening decision‑making processes
- Support during leadership transitions
- CEO or chair departures
- Board turnover
- Organisational restructuring
When This Helps
- When relationships at board level have broken down
- When a dispute risks escalating or becoming public
- When an organisation needs calm, independent guidance
- When a transition requires discretion, clarity and stability
Advisory Support for Chairs, CEOs and Governance Leads
Targeted, confidential support for senior leaders.
What I Provide
- One‑to‑one governance advice
- Support with board dynamics
- Guidance on regulatory expectations
- Preparation for key meetings or decisions
- Review of governance documentation and processes
When This Helps
- When leaders want a trusted, independent sounding board
- When preparing for complex decisions or regulatory interactions
- When stepping into a new governance role
Project‑Based Governance Support
Flexible support for specific governance projects, including:
- Governance framework redesign
- Policy and procedure updates
- Board effectiveness reviews
- Risk management improvements
- Induction materials for trustees and executives
- Preparation for audits, reviews or regulatory visits
How I Work
Independent
All services are delivered through a contract‑for‑services model, ensuring clarity, flexibility and independence.
Proportionate
I focus on practical, commercially rational solutions that meet regulatory expectations without unnecessary complexity.
Discreet
Sensitive matters are handled with care, confidentiality and professionalism.
Collaborative
I work closely with chairs, CEOs, trustees and governance leads to build confidence and capability.