Governance Support
Practical, senior-level governance support for boards and executive teams facing complexity, change or sensitive organisational issues.
I provide independent support across governance, company secretarial, constitutional and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on charities, membership organisations, professional bodies and other non-profits.
Engagements can range from a specific governance review or piece of advice to interim support during a period of transition or difficulty.
Non-Profit Governance & Regulatory Support
Practical support on the constitutional, governance and regulatory issues that arise in charities, membership organisations, professional bodies and other non-profits.
- Constitutional and governance reviews
- Articles, rules and constitutional amendments
- Trustee and director duties
- Regulatory and serious incident matters
- Membership, voting and decision-making structures
- Governance frameworks, policies and documentation
Board Effectiveness, Disputes & Transition
Independent, proportionate support where governance relationships, responsibilities or decision-making have become difficult.
- Facilitating constructive board dialogue
- Clarifying roles, authority and accountability
- Supporting boards where relationships or decision-making have broken down
- Stabilising governance during periods of uncertainty
- Supporting chair, CEO and board transitions
- Governance support during organisational restructuring
Advisory Support for Chairs, CEOs and Governance Leads
Confidential, independent governance support for senior leaders navigating complex decisions, board dynamics or periods of change.
- Independent sounding-board support
- Preparation for significant board decisions and meetings
- Board dynamics and governance relationships
- Governance and regulatory questions
- Support for chairs and CEOs entering new roles
How I Work
Support is tailored to the organisation and the issue. Engagements may include specific advice or a governance review, support through a particular challenge, or interim assistance during a period of transition.
I work directly with boards, chairs and senior executives, providing independent advice that is practical, proportionate and sensitive to the organisation’s circumstances.
If you would like to discuss a governance issue or potential engagement, please get in touch.
Governance & Company Secretarial Support
Senior-level governance and company secretarial support for boards and executive teams requiring additional capacity, specialist expertise or support through change.
- Board and committee effectiveness
- Governance reviews and decision-making frameworks
- Board and committee structures and terms of reference
- Schemes of delegation and matters reserved
- Governance policies and documentation
- Interim governance and company secretarial support