The Charity Commission’s inquiry into the Captain Tom Foundation exposed repeated misconduct and mismanagement by Hannah and Colin Ingram‑Moore. Its report cited failures in conflict management, oversight and intellectual property arrangements, offering stark lessons for boards on independence and transparency.

Governance in media organisations faces intense pressures where trust, editorial independence and political influence collide. From the BBC’s recent turmoil to Fox News’s costly settlement, boards across the sector are under scrutiny as they navigate a landscape where governance principles come under the spotlight.

Basketball is booming in the UK, but behind the scenes, governance turmoil has rocked the men’s game. Legal disputes, private equity instability, and FIBA intervention have raised urgent questions about the sport’s future.

High profile exits at Manchester United and Chelsea have thrown football’s governance into sharp relief. Under intense financial and reputational pressure, unclear roles, blurred oversight and weak challenge mechanisms can destabilise clubs. A new regulator raises baseline standards, but only disciplined governance behaviour and culture can keep organisations resilient.

Of general interest to all members.

ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute is pleased to announce the election of Teresa Le Couteur, Group Company Secretary for Northern Trust Guernsey, as Chair of the Institute’s Guernsey Branch, effective 1 January 2021. Teresa’s was elected to the position by the Bailiwick’s membership and succeeds Paul Smith, who chaired the branch from May 2019 until December 2020, having been Vice Chair since Jan 2016.

CGIUKI chief executive Sara Drake explains who won what and why

In this article we look at the 2021 awards.

In this hour long webinar our panel of ESG reporting specialists and governance professionals discussed the evolution of ESG reporting, working with the board, why good reporting matters and how it can benefit your organisation.