People in Governance

Focused on how boards bring people together to help the charity succeed

This award is for charities that can demonstrate how all aspects of the Board’s work have supported outstanding results in delivering the charity’s mission and objectives. We are looking for evidence of:

• effective decision making,
• engagement of all trustees on the Board, and
• strong accountability and mutual challenge between the Board and the Executive.

What the judges are looking for

The judges will be looking for Boards that can clearly evidence an inclusive culture, where different views are harnessed, and where there is a clear sense of purpose.

In addition, judges are looking for evidence of processes that support effective  governance overall, and where value is placed on training, development and performance of individual Trustees and the Board as a whole.

The entry must focus on the work of the main board, but if any sub-committees or other governance groups outside the main board made a contribution, you are welcome to tell us about that in your response.

Inspiration for your entry

Click here for advice from past judges.

This was a new category in 2024. However you can hear about last year’s winner, Magpie Dance.

Hear from the other past winners and shortlisted charities talking about governance in their organisation and what it meant for them to win.