Governance Books
Academy Governance Handbook
An indispensable guide for those involved in governance within any trust, it aids and supports readers: identify and manage risks; comply with charity and company law; understand sources of income for trusts and their academies and explains the proper application and management of funds.



Blog
How to improve board performance
Boards really matter. A successful board of directors adds significant value to an organisation and its stakeholders. Good boards do not happen by accident. Nor does board effectiveness last indefinitely. Many boards don’t achieve their potential because they remain collections of individuals and never form into a team.


Agenda Article
CBI reforms to Fitness & Probity: Guidance Consolidated, Expectations Clarified
Following a consultation process on amendments to the Fitness and Probity (“F&P”) regime (“CP160”) which concluded in July 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (the “CBI”) has published three further key documents in relation to the F&P review:
• a Feedback Statement on CP160 (the “Feedback Statement”) (here);
• revised Guidance on the Standards of Fitness and Probity (the “F&P Standards”) (here) (effective from 20 November 2025) (the “Finalised Guidance”); and
• consolidated Fitness and Probity Standards - Code issued under Section 50 of the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (here).

Agenda Article
SAYE it again: Revival of the Save As You Earn Scheme
For employers, an SAYE Scheme can encourage employee engagement and improve retention. While historically a very popular scheme, following Brexit the number of licensed savings carriers in the Irish market fell and the last licensed savings carrier exited the market in early 2021. Since then, it has not been possible to establish or grant new options under a SAYE Scheme. However, with the anticipated announcement of a new licensed savings carrier before the summer, employers should reconsider the benefits of offering a Revenue approved SAYE Scheme.