The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) convenor responsible for gathering the views of trustees on the charity accounting framework has today begun work with trustees to gain an insight into their understanding of the framework. Trustees in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are being asked to complete a questionnaire which will help to clarify their position.

This article highlights how to reappoint or re-elect a director to the board.

The story of how ineffective governance has hampered COP’s ambition – and what needs to be changed next time.

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easyJet plc’s company secretariat team has been named ‘Team of the Year’ at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s 2021 Awards, after helping the Luton-based company to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge well-positioned to benefit from the post-pandemic recovery. The Awards, which were hosted by BBC Breakfast presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan Walker at the London Park Lane Hilton Hotel last night, recognise those individuals and teams who have excelled in good governance, helping their organisations to better serve their stakeholders and local communities in the process.

Today’s King’s speech has set the legislative priorities for the first parliamentary session of this new Labour Government. As expected, it will be a busy session with 38 bills announced and a focus on delivery and growth.

Provision 17 of the UK Corporate Governance Code requires boards to establish a nomination committee to lead the process for appointments, ensure plans are in place for orderly succession to both the board and senior management positions and oversee the development of a diverse pipeline of succession.

In this blog, we will explore practical strategies to help you build and nurture your network effectively in the dynamic world of governance, as well as highlighting some of the best networking opportunities for 2024.