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Comment: Why social impact is a test of great governance

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.
26 June 2026
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Comment: Why understanding academy trust governance changed the way I work

In this comment piece, Sejal Rabone FRSA, Governance Professional at Children First Academy Trust, explains how gaining a deeper understanding of academy trust governance through training and experience helped her become more strategic, improve governance practices, and support better outcomes for pupils.
11 August 2026
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From the CEO: a profession finding its voice

CEO Linda Ford reflects on the annual conference, shares insights from our latest research, outlines CGI’s new strategic direction, and discusses what lies ahead.
16 July 2026
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Comment: How receiving a bursary helped both my governance career and my academy trust

In this comment piece, Rebecca Paterson, Governance Lead at HEARTS Academy Trust in Essex, explores why applying for and receiving a bursary to undertake a CGI qualification improved outcomes for both her career and her trust.
17 August 2026
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From the CEO: Making the case for a governance career

Linda Ford reflects on meeting graduates and early career professionals at our Governance Discovery Day and looks ahead to a busy autumns of events in London, Kuala Lumpur, Guernsey and Manchester.
19 August 2026
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Inquiry criticises Post Office for “unnecessarily adversarial attitude”

The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has delivered a damning verdict on the compensation process. The report criticises an “unnecessarily adversarial” approach and highlights systemic governance failures.
9 July 2025
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A new era for football governance

The new football regulator should be welcomed, but even with governance improvements English football will remain a challenging industry in which to make a profit
24 July 2025
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From the CEO: Why governance matters more than ever

In times of rapid change, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, writes Sara Drake CEO of CGIUKI. Yet, amid this complexity, one thing remains constant: the need for good governance.
15 July 2025
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Workplace relationships: time to review your policies?

Recent high-profile resignations have reignited debate on workplace relationships and governance. With new UK legal duties on harassment prevention and growing scrutiny of conflicts of interest, now is the time to review policies, disclosure processes and cultural safeguards
11 September 2025
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