AGSD-UK is governed by our memorandum and articles of association, with strategic oversight provided by an elected board of trustees.
Regular audits are used to ensure the board has the necessary skills, experience and breadth of representation to fulfil their responsibilities.
The board has the power to co-opt new trustees to address identified gaps. Co-optees are then required to stand for election at the next annual general meeting. This is held online each January, with full AGSD-UK members entitled to vote.
A third of trustees must retire by rotation each year at the AGM but are eligible for re-election. Trustees are expected to stand down after a maximum term of 9 years, unless there are exceptional circumstances. This is subject to rigorous review and reporting to the Charity Commission.
Board meetings are held online three times a year and are formally minuted, with standing items that include finance and performance reports and a review of risks.
Our annual report and financial accounts are filed with Companies House and the Charity Commission. Our independent examiners are Crowe UK LLP.
